Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2019-07-15

Lex Fridman & Kai-Fu Lee: books mentioned on Lex Fridman Podcast

Kai-Fu Lee: AI Superpowers – China and Silicon Valley

2 books · With Kai-Fu Lee · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Kai-Fu Lee is the Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures that manages a 2 billion dollar dual currency investment fund with a focus on developing the next generation of Chinese high-tech companies.

Lex Fridman recommended The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker, and discussed AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   AI Superpowers

   Kai-Fu Lee · at 0:31 · mentioned 2 times

   AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee examines the dramatic rise of artificial intelligence in China and Silicon Valley, comparing the distinct technological ecosystems and future economic trajectories of both superpowers.

   Discussed

   “he's the author of seven best-selling books in Chinese and most recently the New York Times bestseller called AI superpowers China Silicon Valley and the New World Order”

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   The Better Angels of Our Nature

   Steven Pinker · at 59:57

   The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker is a sweeping historical and data-driven book arguing that violence has steadily declined over the course of human history.

   Recommended

   “the Steven Pinker written a great book that conflict all over the world is decreasing in general”

   Lex Fridman Kai-Fu Lee: AI Superpowers – China and Silicon Valley 2019-07-15 Listen at 59:57

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon