I think this is the first book review I have ever written. This was the fourth book I’ve read about AI. As I read it, I was impressed by the simplicity of its prose and its sound logic. I was also, however, terrified by what I read and struggled to maintain my normally positive outlook during the few days I listened to it on my commute. Particularly troubling to me was the absence of, as far I can discern, any reputable refutation of the claims of the author. I still find it incredible that the founders of the top AI companies readily acknowledge that ASI presents a truly existential threat to humanity but pursue it nonetheless. Please read this book and gift it to others. If you have a credible response to the book’s claims, please tell me so I can sleep better at night.