A.J. Jacobs on Solving Life's Puzzles

Jun 27, 2022 · 01:08:39

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A.J. Jacobs explores how much of life can be solved by algorithms.
He shares lessons learned from solving numerous types of puzzles.
Jacobs ponders the essence of being human through puzzle-solving.

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