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Mentioned in 21 episodes

2001

A Space Odyssey
Book • 1968
2001: A Space Odyssey is a seminal science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, developed in collaboration with Stanley Kubrick's film version.

The story spans millions of years, from the influence of aliens on early human ancestors to a mission to Saturn, exploring themes of technological advancement, human evolution, and existential questions about humanity's place in the universe.

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Mentioned in 21 episodes

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Elon Musk
when discussing the importance of technology and innovation in human history.
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#438 – Elon Musk: Neuralink and the Future of Humanity
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Lex Fridman
in the introduction, referencing the author of "2001, A Space Odyssey".
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#215 – Wojciech Zaremba: OpenAI Codex, GPT-3, Robotics, and the Future of AI
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Frank Patterson
as a film that took his breath away when he first saw world-building on screen.
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Why great storytellers thrive in business, with Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson
Mentioned in reference to the slab in 2001: A Space Odyssey
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1583 - A SUPERINTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL - AKITA, ROBERTA E CAVALLINI
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John August
when discussing Hal's controlling villain archetype.
56 snips
692 - Crafting the Perfect Villain
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Mark Stockley
when drawing a comparison between AI sentience and the actions of the AI character HAL 9000.
35 snips
Elon's AI girlfriend, the arsonist red panda, and the AI that will kill you
Mentioned by Rebecca Kuang in relation to Liu Cixin's work and his influence on "The Three-Body Problem."
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Rebecca F. Kuang on National Literatures, Book Publishing, and History in Fiction
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Matthew Syed
as a film that has been part of our collective imagination.
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1. Wired for War?
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Grant Harvey
in reference to the OpenAI model pulling a HAL 9000.
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Panic or Progress? Reading Between the Lines of AI Safety Tests
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Dorian Lynskey
in Everything Must Go while talking about historical perspectives on AI.
14 snips
How to fight brilliant (and stupid) AI
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Elon Musk
in the context of AI safety and the importance of truthfulness.
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Elon Musk on AGI Safety, Superintelligence, and Neuralink (2024) | EP #91
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Linus Neumann
, der meint, Stanley Kubrick habe eigentlich alles schon komplett durchdacht.
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Oliver Morton
as a seminal work of science fiction exploring AI.
The Intelligence: The Economist reads
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David Kipping
as an example of using monoliths to communicate with other civilizations.
The Fermi Paradox has a potentially terrifying answer: The Dark Forest | David Kipping
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Al Williams
when discussing the role of recording in leading to the creation of the laugh machine.
Ep 325: The Laugh Track Machine, DIY USB-C Power Cables, and Plastic Punches
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Mike Baker
as a relevant film to watch given recent AI developments.
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 27th, 2025: Iran Launches Brutal Domestic Crackdown & Rogue AI Blackmails Bosses
Mentioned as an example of AI in science fiction that outwits its human creators with deadly consequences.
The Debate About and Consequences of AI Regulation
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Peter Singer
as a possible source of inspiration for AI sentience.
Peter Singer - Optimizing the Future for Joy, and the Exploration of the Good [Worthy Successor, Episode 10]
Mentioned by David Bianculli as a source of inspiration for 'The Sopranos' finale.
Inside The Making Of 'The Sopranos'

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