Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014352
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Nick Bostrom's Superintelligence examines the potential risks and pathways associated with the development of artificial intelligence that surpasses human intelligence. The book discusses various strategies to ensure that this technological advancement benefits humanity and avoids catastrophic outcomes, emphasizing the importance of alignment and control over superintelligent systems.
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Review Roundup
Nick Bostrom's Superintelligence presents alarming yet thought-provoking discussions about the future of artificial intelligence. Positively, reviewers commend its depth and foresight. Negatively, some find it overly speculative and dense. Overall, Bostrom's work is acknowledged as a crucial, albeit challenging, read on a pivotal topic.
Who Should Read Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies?
Readers who would enjoy Bostrom's Superintelligence are keen on the future of artificial intelligence and ethical implications, similar to fans of Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near or Tegmark's Life 3.0. These readers often have an academic interest in philosophy, technology, and future studies.
23,685 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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352
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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