i wonder what sorting algorithm people tend to use when sorting things

like if you give someone a pile of cards with numbers on them and ask them to sort them what is their thought process like

probably insertion sort?

definitely insertion sort if you give someone an already sorted list and a small collection of things to add to it in the proper location--like putting back library books

I could see people doing something quicksort-y in the former situation though
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@Felthry I tend towards Radix (MSD) or Quicksort on larger item sets.

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