Every book Brian Christian recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Brian Christian

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   Artificial Intelligence: a Modern Approach

   Artificial Intelligence: a Modern Approach

   Stuart Russell · Discussed · 1 episode

   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”

   Modern Wisdom The Alignment Problem - Brian Christian | Modern Wisdom Podcast 297 2021-03-20 Listen at 5:56

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible
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   Superintelligence

   Nick Bostrom · Discussed · 1 episode

   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

   “i sort of think of books like super intelligence as um a kind of cosmic you know breaking the glass and pulling the fire alarm”

   Modern Wisdom The Alignment Problem - Brian Christian | Modern Wisdom Podcast 297 2021-03-20 Listen at 12:29

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible

Books Brian Christian wrote

• Algorithms to Live By
• The Alignment Problem
• The Most Human Human

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