Thanks to listener Cosmin, who used ChatGPT to compile a list of the books that we’ve mentioned during our episodes.
EP 5:
1. “The Psychopath Epidemic” by Cameron Reilly: In this book, Cameron Reilly explores the prevalence of psychopathic behavior in leadership positions and its impact on society.
2. “The Lessons School Forgot” by Steve Sammartino: Steve Sammartino’s book includes predictions about the future of technology, including the development of AI assistants.
3. “The Three-Body Problem Trilogy” by Liu Cixin: This highly acclaimed science fiction series explores advanced civilizations in the universe and their interactions.
4. “Getting Things Done” by David Allen: David Allen’s book offers strategies for organizing and managing tasks efficiently.
EP 6:
1. “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins: Richard Dawkins’ book explores the central idea that all organisms are essentially DNA replication machines driven to protect and pass on their DNA.
EP 7:
1. “A New Kind of Science” by Stephen Wolfram: In this book, Stephen Wolfram posits that the universe operates on a simple code, forming complex systems, and explores the implications of this idea.
2. “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley: Aldous Huxley’s classic novel envisions a society where desires are easily met, raising questions about the societal and ethical implications of advanced AI.
EP 8:
1. “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman: Daniel Kahneman’s book delves into the two systems that drive the way we think and reveals the influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and behavior.
2. “Manufacturing Consent” by Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman: This book explores the political economy of the mass media and how it can shape narratives and public opinion.
3. “Engines of Creation” by K. Eric Drexler: K. Eric Drexler’s book discusses the possibilities and implications of nanotechnology, envisioning a future where molecular nanotechnology can create almost any product imaginable.
4. “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by Philip K. Dick: Philip K. Dick’s science fiction novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world where bounty hunter Rick Deckard is tasked with “retiring” rogue androids.
5. “Accelerando” by Charles Stross: This collection of science fiction stories tells the story of three generations of a highly dysfunctional family before, during, and after a technological singularity.
6. “Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom” by Cory Doctorow: Cory Doctorow’s science fiction novel is set in a post-scarcity economy, exploring a future where people are no longer driven by the need to work.
EP 12:
1. “Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology” by Eric K. Drexler (1986): This book discusses the possibilities and implications of nanotechnology, envisioning a future where molecular nanotechnology can create almost any product imaginable.
2. “The Talmud”: While not specified with a specific book title, it is referenced in relation to the concept of a Golem.
EP 14:
1. “Designing Reality” by Neil Gershenfeld: Neil Gershenfeld’s book explores the intersection of digital fabrication, computation, and physical reality, discussing how the digital world is being integrated into the physical one.
2. “Elon Musk” by Walter Isaacson: Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk explores Musk’s achievements with SpaceX and Tesla, providing insights into his life and career.
EP 18:
1. “Elon Musk” by Walter Isaacson: Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk explores Musk’s achievements with SpaceX and Tesla, providing insights into his life and career.
2. “Lee Kuan Yew: The Grand Master’s Insights on China, the United States and the World”, Graham Allison: A book about Lee Kuan Yew, mentioned in the context of discussing his views on China and the Singaporean model of governance.
3. “Superintelligence” by Nick Bostrom: Nick Bostrom’s book is briefly mentioned in the context of discussing AI and the concept of self-direction in AI systems.