The Altruist's Algorithm: How One Kidney Triggers Thirty
An exploration of how graph theory and market design transformed kidney transplantation, turning a single altruistic donation into a chain of dozens of life-saving surgeries.
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Discussion of Alvin Roth's Nobel-winning work in market design.
Explanation of the difference between simultaneous cycles and non-simultaneous chains.
Details on the record-breaking 'Chain 357' and 'Chain 124'.
How graph theory and integer programming are applied to medical logistics.
The role of the National Kidney Registry in coordinating multi-center transplants.
- 01Intro1 min
- 02The Double Coincidence of Want2 min
- 03The Power of the Altruist2 min
- 04Mapping the Compatibility Graph3 min
- 05Logistics of a Continental Chain2 min
- 06Outro1 min
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