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Every book Alondra Nelson recommended on podcasts
Alondra Nelson appeared on The Ezra Klein Show in an April 2023 episode titled What Biden’s Top A.I. Thinker Concluded We Should Do. Drawing from her high-level government experience and deep expertise in science, technology, and society, Nelson engaged in a wide-ranging conversation concerning the regulation and societal implications of artificial intelligence. Toward the end of the discussion, as part of a curated list of recommendations, Nelson highlighted the acclaimed science fiction novel Kindred by Octavia Butler. Describing the book as a work of fiction, she pointed to its enduring relevance and power. Through her mention of Butler's novel on The Ezra Klein Show, Nelson directed the audience's attention toward a narrative that explores profound themes related to living with history, technology, democratic societies, and human resilience, demonstrating how speculative literature can illuminate contemporary ethical and social dilemmas.
Books recommended by Alondra Nelson
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Kindred
Kindred by Octavia Butler is a groundbreaking science fiction and time-travel novel that explores the heavy emotional and historical burdens faced by its protagonist.
Recommended“and the last book is uh Kindred by Octavia Butler this is a fiction”
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Biden’s Top A.I. Thinker Concluded We Should Do | The Ezra Klein Show | 2023-04-11 | 1 |