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Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2023-07-11

Books mentioned on A.I. Could Solve Some of Humanity’s Hardest Problems. It Already Has.

3 books · With Demis Hassabis · Watch on YouTube

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. The Fabric of Reality

    David Deutsch · at 1:26:23

    The Fabric of Reality by David Deutsch is a seminal work exploring deep foundational questions in physics, philosophy, and the nature of reality.

    Recommended
    “I would say first of all fabric of Reality by David Deutsch”
    Demis Hassabis A.I. Could Solve Some of Humanity’s Hardest Problems. It Already Has. 2023-07-11 Listen at 1:26:23
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  2. Permutation City

    Greg Egan · at 1:26:40 · mentioned 2 times

    Permutation City by Greg Egan is an imaginative and mind-bending science fiction novel that explores the complex implications of digital consciousness, virtual reality, and software-based AI simulations.

    Recommended
    “the second book I would say is permutation City by Greg Egan”
    Demis Hassabis A.I. Could Solve Some of Humanity’s Hardest Problems. It Already Has. 2023-07-11 Listen at 1:26:40
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  3. Consider Phlebas

    Iain M. Banks · at 1:26:50

    Consider Phlebas by Iain M.

    Recommended
    “and then finally I would recommend consider flibers by Ian Banks”
    Demis Hassabis A.I. Could Solve Some of Humanity’s Hardest Problems. It Already Has. 2023-07-11 Listen at 1:26:50
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library