Episode · This Week in Startups · 2025-11-26
Books mentioned on SO MANY THINGS need to go right just so you can watch a TikTok! | E2215
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Lon Harris recommended The Lifecycle of Software Objects by Ted Chiang.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Lifecycle of Software Objects
The Lifecycle of Software Objects by Ted Chiang is a thoughtful science fiction novella exploring artificial intelligence, digital sentience, and the ethical responsibilities of raising virtual companions.
Recommended“If you want more about this, The Lifecycle of Software Objects is a short story by Ted Chiang, which was put together in his latest collection of short stories is really well worth your time.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Stories of Your Life and Others
“For the sci-fi nerds, we should point out Ted Chiang also wrote the story that became that movie Arrival. Yes, Stories of Your Life.”