The Rationalist's Guide to the Galaxy

Superintelligent AI and the Geeks Who Are Trying to Save Humanity's Future

(Author) Tom Chivers
Format: Paperback
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'A fascinating and delightfully written book about some very smart people who may not, or may, be about to transform humanity forever' JON RONSON 'Beautifully written, and with wonderful humour, this is a thrilling adventure story of our own future' LEWIS DARTNELL, author of THE KNOWLEDGE and ORIGINS Are paperclips going to destroy life as we know it? What can Mickey Mouse teach us about how to programme AI? Could a more rational approach to life be what saves us all? This is a book about about a community of people who are trying to think rationally about intelligence and what insight they can and can't give us about the future of the human race. It explains why these people are worried about an AI apocalypse, why they might be right, and why they might be wrong. It is a book about the cutting edge of our thinking on intelligence and rationality right now by the people who stay up all night worrying about it.

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Publisher:
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
304
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781474608794
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Jan. 7, 2021

Tom Chivers

Tom Chivers is a British poet and publisher known for his collection "How to Build a City." His work combines vivid imagery with a raw emotional intensity, exploring themes of urban life and identity. Chivers has made significant contributions to contemporary poetry, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.

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