I let algorithms randomize my life for two years | Max Hawkins

What was the speaker's profession while living in San Francisco?

• Software Engineer

• Graphic Designer

• Data Scientist

• Product Manager

What inspired the speaker to create an app for random destinations?

• A research paper on predictive analytics

• A desire to explore new places

• A new feature on Yelp

• A friend's suggestion

What was the first unexpected destination the speaker visited using the app?

• A random grocery store

• A new bar

• A museum

• San Francisco General Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Center

Which of the following was NOT a random generator created by the speaker?

• Random YouTube video generator

• Random tattoo generator

• Random weather predictor

• Random Spotify playlist

How did the speaker decide where to live while working as a freelancer?

• By using a random city selection program

• By choosing cities with friends

• By selecting cities with good weather

• By following job opportunities

What did the speaker discover by living in different cities randomly?

• The best places to live

• The easiest cities to navigate

• The complexity and richness of the world

• The most popular tourist spots

What realization did the speaker have during a yoga class in Mumbai?

• Mumbai had limited event options

• They were attending too many yoga classes

• Randomness was not truly random

• They needed to improve their yoga skills

What does the speaker suggest about the influence of algorithms on our choices?

• They have no real impact

• They offer complete freedom

• They can constrain our choices

• They are always beneficial

What was the speaker's initial thought about using randomness in their life?

• It would be boring

• It would transcend their preferences

• It would be too chaotic

• It would limit their experiences

What does the speaker encourage the audience to do regarding algorithms?

• Follow them without question

• Avoid them completely

• Ignore their influence

• Experiment with them