📚 1 Books mentioned in "Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #292" of Lex Fridman Podcast
Podcast: Lex Fridman Podcast
Episode: Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #292
Published on June 9, 2022
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
The elephant in the brain
Buy The elephant in the brain by Kevin Simler on Amazon
He is the co-author of a book titled "The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life," "The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life When Robots Rule the Earth," and a fascinating recent paper I recommend on "Grabby Aliens," titled "If Loud Aliens Explain Human Earliness, Quiet Aliens Are Also Rare.
Lex Fridman introduces Robin Hanson, noting his role as a co-author of "The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life," among other significant works. This book is highlighted as a major contribution from Robin Hanson.