Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2024-04-12
Books mentioned on What if Dario Amodei Is Right About A.I.?
Dario Amodei recommended The making of the atomic bomb by Richard Rhodes, The Expanse by James S.A. Corey, The Proud Tower by Barbara W. Tuchman, and The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman.
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The making of the atomic bomb
The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes is a comprehensive, Pulitzer Prize-winning history that chronicles the scientific discoveries, political pressures, and personal personalities behind the creation of nuclear weapons.
Recommended“the making of the atomic bomb Richard rhods it's an example of Technology being developed very quickly and with very broad implications”
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The Expanse
The Expanse by James S.A.
Recommended“The expanse series of books so I initially watched the show and then then I read all the books”
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The Proud Tower
The Proud Tower is a brilliant historical work by Barbara W.
Recommended“and then uh my my third recommendation would be actually The Guns of August which is basically history of how World War I started the basic idea that Crisis happen very fast almost no one knows what's going on”
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The Guns of August
The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman is a classic historical account detailing the diplomatic and military miscalculations that led to the outbreak of World War I.
Recommended“and then uh my my third recommendation would be actually The Guns of August which is basically history of how World War I started”
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