Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2021-03-20
Books mentioned on The Alignment Problem - Brian Christian | Modern Wisdom Podcast 297
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Artificial Intelligence: a Modern Approach
Artificial Intelligence: a Modern Approach by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig is widely considered the definitive global textbook and foundational guide for understanding the field of artificial intelligence.
Discussed“The standard ai textbook that um is used across the world is called artificial intelligence and modern approach by stuart russell and peter norvig”
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Superintelligence
Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom is an influential examination of the potential risks and pathways associated with the emergence of artificial general intelligence surpassing human cognitive capabilities.
Discussed“yeah i mean i read super intelligence which is kind of i guess the seminal book on this at least it was in the mid to 2015's”
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Human Compatible
Human Compatible by Stuart Russell is an authoritative examination of artificial intelligence and the control problem written by a leading pioneer in the field.
Recommended“stuart russell's human compatible as well his new one is awesome”
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The Precipice
The Precipice by Toby Ord is a comprehensive examination of existential risks and the potential futures facing humanity.
Recommended“and then if you want if you want to terrify yourself about everything else as well as ai uh toby odds the precipice like that that's my perfect three book garage for existential risk”
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