Every book Mathias Döpfner recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Mathias Döpfner

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   Homo Deus

   Yuval Noah Harari · Discussed · 1 episode

   Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari is a speculative nonfiction book that examines the future of humanity, artificial intelligence, and the potential trajectory of civilization.

   Discussed

   “Yuval Harari, the Israeli writer, wrote a fascinating book called Homo Deus where he basically describes the next era of mankind where we become almost like gods.”

   MD MEETS OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: AI Warfare, Freedom & Immortality 2025-10-01 Listen at 13:06

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
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   The Picture of Dorian Gray

   Oscar Wilde, Oscar Wilde, Oscar Wilde · Discussed · 1 episode

   The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a classic gothic novel exploring the corrupting nature of vanity, hedonism, and moral decay through a portrait that ages while its subject remains youthful.

   Discussed

   “But I think you once said that Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray is a book that you particularly like.”

   MD MEETS OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: AI Warfare, Freedom & Immortality 2025-10-01 Listen at 18:44

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible

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