I was asked recently what works of philosophy made the biggest impression on me personally, and help shaped my views on science, AI, tech, ethics, human flourishing, and life. Here is the list I came up with: Deutsch's "Beginning of Infinity" - Dive into the infinite potential of human knowledge and progress; a world-class physicist lays out the philosophy of science, engineering, and Silicon Valley.
1. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi: This book is a memoir about a neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. It explores the themes of life, death, and meaning.
2. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch: This book is a collection of lectures given by a Carnegie Mellon professor who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. It explores the themes of living a meaningful life and following your dreams.
3. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom: This book is a memoir about a college student who reconnects with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying of ALS. It explores the themes of life, death, and the importance of relationships.
4. Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom: This book is a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits and risks of artificial superintelligence.
5. The Moral Machine Experiment by Max Tegmark: This book is a collection of essays and experiments exploring the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
6. The Alignment Problem by Nick Bostrom: This book is a philosophical exploration of the problem of aligning the goals of artificial intelligence with human values.
7. The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity by Toby Ord: This book is a comprehensive overview of existential risks, including those posed by artificial intelligence.
8. Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark: This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the future of humanity in the age of artificial intelligence.
9. The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Revolutionize Our World by Pedro Domingos: This book is a comprehensive overview of the field of machine learning, with a focus on the potential for artificial intelligence to surpass human intelligence.
10. Rebooting AI: Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig: This book is a practical guide to building artificial intelligence that is aligned with human values
Thank you for this very interesting list.
Great list. Check out these too:
1. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi: This book is a memoir about a neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. It explores the themes of life, death, and meaning.
2. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch: This book is a collection of lectures given by a Carnegie Mellon professor who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. It explores the themes of living a meaningful life and following your dreams.
3. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom: This book is a memoir about a college student who reconnects with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying of ALS. It explores the themes of life, death, and the importance of relationships.
4. Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom: This book is a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits and risks of artificial superintelligence.
5. The Moral Machine Experiment by Max Tegmark: This book is a collection of essays and experiments exploring the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
6. The Alignment Problem by Nick Bostrom: This book is a philosophical exploration of the problem of aligning the goals of artificial intelligence with human values.
7. The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity by Toby Ord: This book is a comprehensive overview of existential risks, including those posed by artificial intelligence.
8. Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark: This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the future of humanity in the age of artificial intelligence.
9. The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Revolutionize Our World by Pedro Domingos: This book is a comprehensive overview of the field of machine learning, with a focus on the potential for artificial intelligence to surpass human intelligence.
10. Rebooting AI: Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig: This book is a practical guide to building artificial intelligence that is aligned with human values