This is not a technical treatise. Those who criticize it for that miss the point. Humans have created some amazing technologies over time. Most succeed, but some fail. Some fail miserably and harm thousands and millions. ASI may be our biggest and last breakthrough as a species. This book puts ASI into 8th grade language..
It’s a difficult argument to articulate, but the authors are amongst the most well positioned in the world to make it, and they totally succeed. A worldview changing perspective on how hopeful and optimistic the Ai industry is and how ill-prepared it is to tackle the task of building super intelligence.
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Everyone should read/listen to this book. Most people are worried about how to make a buck with AI. It seems kinda silly after listening to this perspective.
Beautifully written for anyone to understand. Shame be on anyone ignoring the serious issue outlined in this excellent work.
This was a worthwhile listen even as someone who was already on board with the idea that AGI is dangerous. This needs to become a movement as powerful as the anti-nuke movement. Pope Leo is right.
Most important and eye opening book i’ve ever read. Necessary read for anyone and everyone
The book is very clear and simple and very persuasive. it is written in a succinct manner that helps anyone understand theough parables, though it does not hurt it’s breadth. for anyone reading this, buying this and listening to this may make you want to act, and if you do, you may be one of..
This book is enough to keep me up at night, and I’m not an anxious man by disposition. A lot of people don’t want to think about this topic and want even less to discuss it and risk sounding like a tin foil hat conspiracy theorists, which is what makes this book. so vitally important…
A compelling description of our coming human distinction described in science and logic. A must read for all who want to live. Steps to be taken to increase our odds which are presently not good.
if your headed into this field and need research fine this is for you. if you want any actual knowledge and your not a PHD then run. this has got to be the most dull book I’ve ever heard. the voice is good but the story just runs on and on about absolutely nothing. I..