Max Hawkins: I let algorithms randomize my life for two years | TED
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2021
- What if everything in your life was randomized: from the food you ate to the things you did and the places you traveled? Computer scientist Max Hawkins created algorithms to make decisions like these for him -- and got hooked on the experience for two years. He shares how relinquishing choice sent him across the world and opened him up to the beautiful complexity and richness of life. It makes you wonder: What lies just outside your comfort zone?
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Did he end up in TED randomly?
It probably was a facebook public event in Vienna. 😂
might be
Lmaooo
couldn’t have said it better
Today’s schedule: Give a talk in TED x Vienna
It was cool to see him wandering of script and reflecting while speaking. That is so rare for a TED talk.
I agree. I love TED, but the fact that speakers usually have this perfectly staged brilliance gets me on my nerves. Communication is not only about puns and presentation, and this way the attention gets often shifted from the content to the form. Even though the presentation itself was not great, he definitely managed to convey his message, and the open and clumsy ending fits maybe even better to it.
@@flozzalozza I think his presentation is great!!!
He should have ended with a “random TedTalk ending generator” algorithm
Underrated!
Cmon thats mean. The guy is program engineer, he doesnt wonder about life, he writes weird yoga algorithms
But that wouldn't have been completely random. Would have been the exact opposite of what he was talking about.
"if you just do the default,
follow your preferences,
go in the direction that everything else is going,
it is easy to get caught in a place where you can be control"
This was a really good ted talk
controlled*, don't want anyone to confuse it for '...can be in control'
I literally have no idea how I ended up on this video... seems appropriate...
you just randomly clicked it..
youtube recommendations algorithm brought you here. You are welcome
@@someonewithsomename well thank you to the algorithms. . It's a cool video 😊
Haha same
@The Maven's Havens lol it is!
This man felt trapped making his own decisions and instead chose to hand this over to algorithms to do for him... and then felt free
It is somewhat poetic isnt it
Our brain is also an algorithm, executing another algorithm's decisions can be new and fun
People do this with real people. He just doesnt have someone to do it with.
@@jasmeetsingh6121 The karmic algorithm
Randomness is much less an insidious algorithm than ones made to maximize engagement,spending,etc. You MUST admit you are being a bit reductionist here.
It's actually a touching story he is trying to convey to us
He mention the algorithms quite clearly, but more like a logic problem. In my opinion, He point out two facts : (1) he lived his dream life then realise that not actually "Life" (2) Randomness is not quite a randomness, It more like ignorance mechanic, the app do the role show him something to do/witness. (3) Bonus: He trigger me of algorithms of RUclips.
Well youtube algorithm, thats what we call irony.
I loved how he switched up the ending like that, not only for its effect, but also because of how it resembles his passion for randomness.
what if when explaining something, we give a random conclusion during conversation? It would be meta, but this is just one paul choppin it up wit anotha.
Probably the most realistic, honest and this is all me SPEECH ever given on TED TALKS.
how about "The Art of Asking"?
My wife is my algorithm
Good man.
I want the algorithm too.
@@anshumanpatel9212
Until the big D comes around! Then you’ll be glad for staying single hahahahah belly laugh
@@AJSchnell I've survived 2 months of lockdown in complete isolation from humanity. I am sure I can take that too.
are you happy ?
I'm curious to know what the GPS analytics would predict during all of his randomness.
This is one of those Ted talks which end up becoming famous and will still be shared in 3 or 4 years... amazing content.
Incorporates all three aspects of the TED letters; Technology, Entertainment, and Design.
Really good Talk.
What did you watch? not this video
@@_Everyone__ "This channel has no videos."
Please... tell us more about great videos, Russiabot.
The talk is nice and all, but all I want to do after a year of the pandemic is somehow just sit amid an auditorium full of people and watch a talk. Any talk.
what he said is actually so brave. he is telling us to not let the social media feed us with "preferred" content and let it dictate our life. wow.
I like that he said he live "his dream life" in the beginning, but later he realise his life is small fragment of the Puzzle of life. And he admit he is ignorance, the logical structure of his talk and also the unprepared, original, hesitate ending make me really please, feel like himself and feel like he also "post a TEd algorithms"
this needs to be a movie, can almost, but not quite picture him doing all these awkward things - yeah get Ryan Reynolds to play the part
It's almost like 'Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
@@Rougesteelproject exactly what I was thinking !
'FREE GUY'
It's really easy to get caught in a place where you can be controlled "
If ever there was a closing line deserving of a mic drop, that was it.
Or fiend and guide some one
That last line did tie it quite nicely with a bow, didn't it?
Yes. Controlled... by yourself. The way it's supposed to be. Right?
@@wyattx008 yes!
Most interesting stuff in life is usually what you’re not looking for.
I do this with movies, it's amazing how the way I perceive them change when I don't know what to expect!
We need more 'randomness' in our lives!
No, we need more consciousness.
@@JaysonT1 Both! 🙂
Huge fan of both randomness and algorithms. I think BOTH are the stuff of life. I am a retired software engineer and love the challenges of genetic algorithms (and their inherent randomness), consciousness, and the concepts of free will. However, as a human being, I suspect we all have embedded instructions that can shape our choices and behaviors if we pay attention (such as the instruction, or instinct to do the least harm possible, or seek a defensible nest). It is not much different than the instructions a spider follows building a web or a beaver building a dam. Even though we may not be able to verbalize it, the instinct still exists. Perhaps someday we can shape or create an algorithm to simulate such ... instructions. Rather than blindly following random choices (that as you point out may not truly be random) the algorithm might provide us with a BETTER choice rather than a random choice (that is built on REAL, collective, big data that comes from random choices). Even though a computer might select a random choice, it could use accurate data (as can our own personal experience) to select the BEST choice from the random choices which seems similar to the app you created.
Exactly, we need an AI sidekick that guides us through life and creates the best possible version of ourselves.
There is an episode from the "Your Undivided Attention" podcast with Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin and Yuval Noah Harari. They talk about an AI sidekick that's similar to your idea.
great work! about halfway through i saw where this was going. getting outside your comfort zone is LIVING !!
He looks like Ryan Reynolds but brainy
Oh that's why I feel like I saw him somewhere
get Reynolds to play him in a dramatization of his voyage of randomness
@@joshkar24 Then it'll be full circle and Reynolds will look like him XD
Brain Reynolds*
Reynolds is brainy yaaa tissue
He decided to give this talk a random ending too. xD loved it!
Back here after 2 yrs
Really fascinating 🔥
" Living simple life is simple but not easy "
This is what happens when someone tells an INTJ to be more spontaneous
Lmfao.... exactly!
ahahaha yes
haha underrated comment
I am INTP-T
@James Smith Its a classification of a personality. You can google the acronym itself. Its a classification of one of the 16 personalities a human can potentially have. Although no human is a pure version of each personality but rather a combination of multiple personalities.
I really like the things I like and really don’t like the things I don’t like. So for me, I at first despair whenever I’m forced to step outside of my comfort zone. But now, though I still despair a bit, I relish it because it’s so enriching to gain a new skill that unlocks a capability or to meet new people. I don’t think I would want to go to random locations sight unseen, but I’m a fan of following other people’s suggestions and trying to see life through their eyes.
I was brought here by RUclips Algorithm. It is interesting how algorithms can shape the way we see the world through suggested videoss
I enjoyed that, Good talk. I think about how freedom and limited choice is a paradox too sometimes. Bravo.
I wonder how his relationships changed? Life isn’t only events.
He used algorithms not onely to attend event but even to go to new places to meeet new people, to do random things at house given by a machine...
Good point. The travel would definitely put stress on existing relationships, but while exploring his own town, it seemed as if the randomizer served as a tool to spend time with friends. Once the travel began, it would've helped him make connections with people he would have never had the opportunity to before
I can tell that he's really nervous but somehow I just LOVE that!! and I don't care if that conclusion is clean or not, I LOVE how he ended
Let the stars be you’re guide !
Where can I download one of his apps to randomize my life too? Im traveling around the world right now.
That was my first thought too
If you do find it please let me know here. Appreciate it
How? So many countries say they won't let Americans (includes me). I have a mediocre income and can't afford big bribes.
just commenting to be notified if someone answers here.
He posted it on his site, appearing anyone can sign up as a beta tester.
You know when I woke up? At 3 am yesterday, for today.
edit: it started like a motivational speech, but credit where credit is due, this is a great talk!
Algorithms need to not only show you more of the same but some of the opposite and some that are on a parallel path. They need to show you the map of possibilities.
@@manujohn99 Not true. Many algorithms in my life have shown me many possibilities. The original YT algorithm was great for finding different things because anything with even a loose association was suggested. Even if it wasn't associated with what the previous video was at all.
And finally he came up in TED
This is incredible.
YT algorithm recommended this video and I saw it.
Fantastic story. Thanks for sharing
This is a great video, a digestible and eloquent analogy for how our choices aren’t in our control. I wish more people understood this and the world probably wouldn’t be in such a mess
Thanks for sharing
Bye the way thank you! A very interesting explanation of a difficult topic! I was always confused when I use to write to my friend in New Delhi that I would be visiting them in few weeks time- but surprisingly on my left side list of hotels in New Delhi would appear. So what you say to any one or receive from any one is all been viewed!
Welcome to the 21st century!
Taking a break from all media would be a good idea. Unfortunately a lot of people wouldn't know what to do with themselves
Loved the ending!
This guy made his point clear... We are only choosing from the list that is right in front of us... In the end it is all about control...
"It's really easy to get caught in a place where you can be controlled"
The irony of this perfect message is that once I am done posting this reply, I'm going to click on a thumbnail of a video (not sure what one yet) that is on my screen now that RUclips chooses to show me.
Very interesting, thank you!!
Fantastic speech very interesting
The ideas are Interesting and Communicated Well.
‘Ight sounds like my English teacher’s feedback lmao...
this is amazing
Every anxious person's worst nightmare
Wonderful man
I have created a program that throws a random word, I use it to research new ideas. Break the box of thinking.
I used a 45 year old dream to lead me astray from a standard life.
@@manujohn99 no, it thrown a random word from category, exam noun, verb. So I say: "I you", it may be thrown "I love you", "I leave you",...
So, when exactly is Ted gonna show up, haven't seen him in a single video yet.
Good one lol
Non-random algorithms do manipulate our behaviour. I personally hate that fact. I hate to be manipulated and ultimately seen as a product. Nowadays tech can really diminish our curiosity and criticism by comforting us all the time. Pretty convenient for a political system that's ruled by few and subjugates the majority. Even minimal changes do impact a lot. We all know the butterfly effect. This individual showed that we should be aware and how to counteracting by using a random algorithm instead! Freedom is priceless!
An algorithm randomly brought me here
I turned over the last 20 years of my life to an algorithm. Right, 'twas more than weird.
its not random
Algorithms don't involve pure randomness, i suspect. On the other hand, Chaos is a way to redistribute power. Oddly.
we need both.. trick is to find the balance.. great talk.
Interesting. Like the non end ending.
AMAZING!
Great talk, and kudos for deviating from the script. I bet you’ve expanded your universe in amazing ways
Fantastic 🙏🙏🙏
This reminds me a lot for "The dice man "(the book)
Ranomnicity - The three forces that define randomness. Dissipation, chaos , irreversibility!
So their must be a ‘ trajectory’ component, something that drives the effect of ‘ dissipation’ is it a cause or an effect?
Our brain is also an algorithm, executing another algorithm's decisions can be new and fun
Best commercial ever
I have never laughed so hard watching a TED talk
This was fucking hilarious!!! great work
and then such a heartwarming ending
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!
This talk has inspired me. After the public receives vaccinations, I want to try this in my city every week, barring midterms and exams. There's so much in my city that I haven't explored yet :)
I'm here for it!
Not gonna lie, the unprepared ending was awesome!
That reminds me of the movie Chaos Theory !
super talk, with great philosophical insights about life and algorithms. WhERE CAN I GEt THE TATTOO GENERATOR?????
Outstanding! I'll listen again. Thanks.
I want an app like this
Cool
This dude is a walking Markov Chain Monte Carlo. Only way to efficiently solve a problem with an extremely rich solution space is traverse it randomly.
Nice
Brilliant talk. Very profound and thought-provoking!
We are meant to be unrestricted, and we all are stuck in an uneventful life. We should have this randomness
What is the app called? The one he referred to at the beginning
He created the app himself. He didn't say what he named it.
@@OlivierDeSillegue probably a random name like digkdib
True freedom is being freed from the consequences of your actions(causality).
The last two minutes are gold
Super great talk!
Randonautica!
The main motive of the speaker is summarized in last two minutes. He knows something that is harming us!
I would like to ask why the video speed of visiting ted's website in China is very slow. I can't see the video. It is the same even when I have overturned the wall. Thank you
He had his life as he wanted, so tried to live it as his apps wanted
This man had a digital dominatrix
"giving up control made me feel free"
This is the best ted talk I have ever seen
Slept with random guys
This was a really good talk up until the end. There are a million ways he could have wrapped this better than he did.
correct
you missed the brilliance in the way he wrapped it- he didn't know how to wrap it up because it was random
@@haghendowdy4750 He didn't know how to wrap it because he's dumb. There is not "brilliance" here.
@@Nono464. "google software engineer" yeah totally dumb- definitely not possible that you could have misunderstood something
@@haghendowdy4750 Glad we are on the same page
Sounds like a great idea for a horror movie
good thing people realize that there is no free-will in actuality, everything is determined by laws of nature, however complex they may seem - precursors to free will are actuality physical mechanisms
Can anyone provide me with the link to the “Predictive Analytics” paper the speaker mentioned?
In short,
"I was disturbed by the computer predicting my life and so, let the computer decide for me"
Every Morning, My friend flips a coin,
Heads - he comes to College, Tails - he goes back to sleep
Best 2 for 3
Alternate name: Google Engineer discovers there is a world outside
What messes me up is that he was like "huh if you go to Mumbai, you get particular Mumbai things happening every other week. How enlightening!". What a maniac.
If you liked that idea, read The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart ( George Powers Cockcroft )