Podcasts that mention 📚 Infinite jest by David Foster Wallace
Infinite jest
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Podcasts that mention Infinite jest by David Foster Wallace
Lex Fridman Podcast episodes that mention Infinite jest by David Foster Wallace
Episode: George Hotz: Tiny Corp, Twitter, AI Safety, Self-Driving, GPT, AGI & God | Lex Fridman Podcast #387
Published on June 29, 2023
So, 'Infinite Jest,' it's introduced in the first 50 pages is about a tape that once you watch it once, you only ever wanna watch that tape.
George Hotz discusses the book 'Infinite Jest' to illustrate a concept about a medium that is so compelling it becomes addictive, potentially leading to destructive behavior. This is related to a broader argument regarding the dangers of powerful AI.
So, 'Infinite Jest,' it's introduced in the first 50 pages is about a tape that once you watch it once, you only ever wanna watch that tape.
In this segment, George Hotz discusses 'Infinite Jest,' a book that introduces a tape that, once watched, compels the viewer to watch it repeatedly. This is the second time the book has been mentioned during the podcast.
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