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More Everything Forever
AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity
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Adam Becker's "More Everything Forever" delves into the exaggerated promises and dangers surrounding AI, particularly those promoted by Silicon Valley figures.
The book critiques the apocalyptic fears of superintelligent AI, arguing they are science fiction rather than scientific fact.
Becker acknowledges AI's current value but highlights the overhyped capabilities and the troubling ideologies, such as eugenics, intertwined with AI rhetoric.
He criticizes the focus on AI dominance over addressing real-world issues like climate change.
Ultimately, the book warns against the potential for increased human misery and degradation resulting from unchecked AI development.
The book critiques the apocalyptic fears of superintelligent AI, arguing they are science fiction rather than scientific fact.
Becker acknowledges AI's current value but highlights the overhyped capabilities and the troubling ideologies, such as eugenics, intertwined with AI rhetoric.
He criticizes the focus on AI dominance over addressing real-world issues like climate change.
Ultimately, the book warns against the potential for increased human misery and degradation resulting from unchecked AI development.
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Kara Swisher , who describes it as a great book that knocks away myths around living on Mars.
Kara Swisher , who describes it as a great book that knocks away myths around living on Mars.
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MAGA's Epstein Civil War, SpaceX's xAI investment, and Trump's Rosie Threat
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Leo Laporte as 
Adam Becker 's new book discussing Silicon Valley's ideology of technological salvation.
Leo Laporte as Adam Becker 's new book discussing Silicon Valley's ideology of technological salvation.
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IM 821: Just Count the Server Racks - Veo 3 in Action
Recommended by Molly Crockett as a guide to understanding the ideologies behind investment in AI and space colonization.
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Science, AI, and illusions of understanding
Mentioned by Emile Torres as a book that foregrounds how the Tescrow ideologies are a complete joke.
TESCREAL Overview with Kath Barbadoro and Alex Ptak
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Dacher Keltner as a timely book discussing the tech revolution and AI's impact on our future.
Dacher Keltner as a timely book discussing the tech revolution and AI's impact on our future.
Why Going Offline Might Save Us
Mentioned by Leo Laporte as the author's latest book on Silicon Valley's ideology of technological salvation.
Leo Laporte as the author's latest book on Silicon Valley's ideology of technological salvation. IM 821: Just Count the Server Racks - Veo 3 in Action
