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Braess's Paradox

Name: Braess's Paradox: How a New Road Makes Traffic Worse
Uploaded: 2026-10-12T16:50:12.483Z
Duration: 56 s
Description: Add a fast shortcut to a road network and everyone's commute can get longer, because each driver picks the route that is best for them. That's Braess's paradox, and it's math, not a joke.

How a New Road Makes Traffic Worse

Paradoxes
56 s

Add a fast shortcut to a road network and everyone's commute can get longer, because each driver picks the route that is best for them. That's Braess's paradox, and it's math, not a joke.