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Every book Jasmine Sun recommended on podcasts
Jasmine Sun is an expert who engages in deep-dive discussions on contemporary technological developments and societal structures, notably appearing on platforms such as The Ezra Klein Show. During her podcast appearance, Sun recommended a curated selection of books that directly address artificial intelligence, economic adaptation, and human connection. She recommended Benjamín Labatut's The Maniac because of its profound relevance to artificial intelligence and intelligence, highlighting its lightly fictionalized biography of John von Neumann and the story of AlphaGo. Sun also recommended Carl Benedikt Frey's The Technology Trap to explain how public attitudes toward technology and automation fundamentally depend on whether the resulting economic growth and benefits are broadly shared among the population. Finally, she recommended Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering, noting that relational dynamics are becoming increasingly vital and explaining how the book has personally helped her become a better host. Together, these recommendations highlight Sun's analytical approach to the intersection of emerging technology, economic policy, and human relationships in a rapidly changing world.
Books recommended by Jasmine Sun
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The Art of Gathering
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker is a guide on how to host purposeful and meaningful events by establishing intentional rules and structures.
Recommended“And then finally, Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering, cuz I do think that the relational stuff is going to become a lot more important than it always was, and I do think that book has helped me become a better host.”
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The MANIAC
Benjamín Labatut's biographical novel explores the complex lives of visionary scientists and mathematicians who reshaped the modern technological landscape.
Recommended“Ooh, um so I think the first one is really relevant to this conversation, which is uh Ben Yemin Labatut's The Maniac, um which includes a sort of lightly fictionalized biography of John von Neumann, the story of AlphaGo.”
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The Technology Trap
The Technology Trap by Carl Benedikt Frey is an economic history and analysis examining how technological advancements, automation, and industrial revolutions impact society and labor markets over time.
Recommended“My second book is The Technology Trap from Carl Benedikt Frey, which I think is very much about how people's attitudes towards technology and automation depend on to what extent the benefits, the economic growth, is shared”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| The A.I. Revolt Is Here | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2026-08-04 | 3 |