In the silence of the night, you stare at your computer screen, frozen before a major 'decision' that will change your life.

More experience in a given situation tends to make us feel we are getting better at making decisions. As we gain expertise, our judgments get quicker, too. But quick doesn’t always mean accurate. So, ...

Have you ever had a night where you became lost in choices and ended up choosing nothing at all?Let me start with some straight talk.It's 2:00 AM. As you stare blankly at your smartphone screen, ...

I was halfway through a master’s in Computer Science when my vision changed. I was working as a data scientist during my summer off from school, and I had friends who said things like “I’m at a local ...

Algorithms are a staple of modern life. People rely on algorithmic recommendations to wade through deep catalogs and find the best movies, routes, information, products, people and investments.

Algorithms are currently used to assist in a wide array of health care decisions. Despite the general utility of these health care algorithms, there is growing recognition that they may lead to ...

The changing use of the word algorithm reflects this enhanced visibility. In fact, the meaning of this word has changed ...