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Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2024-04-05

Books mentioned on Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It?

7 books · With Nilay Patel · Watch on YouTube

Ezra Klein discussed The AI Mirror by Shannon Vallor. Nilay Patel recommended The Conquest of Cool by Thomas Frank, Liar in a Crowded Theater by Jeff Kosseff, Substance by Peter Hook, Everything I Need I Get from You by Kaitlyn Tiffany, Extremely Hardcore by Zoë Schiffer, and Beyond Measure by James Vincent.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The AI Mirror

    Shannon Vallor · at 53:19

    Discussed
    “Shannon Valor is a philosopher of technology and she's got a book coming out called the AI mirror”
    Ezra Klein Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 53:19
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Conquest of Cool

    Thomas Frank · at 1:22:20

    The Conquest of Cool by Thomas Frank is a cultural history that examines how the anti-consumerist counterculture of the 1960s was co-opted by the advertising industry and mainstream business.

    Recommended
    “so the first one is the conquest of cool by Thomas Frank one of my favorite books of all time”
    Nilay Patel Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:22:20
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Liar in a Crowded Theater

    Jeff Kosseff · at 1:22:44

    Liar in a Crowded Theater by Jeff Kosseff is a legal examination of the nuances, history, and modern misinterpretations surrounding the First Amendment and free speech in the digital age.

    Recommended
    “two is liar in a crowded theater by Jeff kasof which is a book about the First Amendment”
    Nilay Patel Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:22:44
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Substance

    Peter Hook · at 1:23:05

    Substance by Peter Hook is a memoir written by the bassist of the influential band New Order, offering readers a detailed look into the music industry and the history of the group.

    Recommended
    “it's substance inside new order by Peter hook who is the basist of new order”
    Nilay Patel Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:23:05
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  5. Everything I Need I Get from You

    Kaitlyn Tiffany · at 1:23:42

    Everything I Need I Get from You by Kaitlyn Tiffany is a cultural study of online fandoms, focusing particularly on the intense community and commerce surrounding groups like One Direction.

    Recommended
    “the first is everything I need I get from you by Caitlyn Tiffany who's one of my favorite Verge expats”
    Nilay Patel Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:23:42
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  6. Extremely Hardcore

    Zoë Schiffer · at 1:24:03

    Extremely Hardcore by Zoë Schiffer is a nonfiction book that details the tumultuous corporate takeover of Twitter and the dramatic events surrounding its subsequent transformation under new leadership.

    Recommended
    “the other obviously I have to shout it out is extremely hardcore By Zoe Schiffer who basically wrote about the downfall of Twitter”
    Nilay Patel Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:24:03
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  7. Beyond Measure

    James Vincent · at 1:24:16

    Beyond Measure by James Vincent is an engaging exploration of the history, science, and cultural politics of human measurement systems, tracking how quantification has shaped civilization.

    Recommended
    “and then the third is beyond measure by James Vincent which is a history of the systems of measurement”
    Nilay Patel Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:24:16
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
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