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Mentioned in 22 episodes

2001

A Space Odyssey

Book • 1968

Arthur C. Clarke

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.

Mentioned by

Frank Patterson

Mentioned in 22 episodes

Mentioned by

Elon Musk

when discussing the importance of technology and innovation in human history.

#438 – Elon Musk: Neuralink and the Future of Humanity

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

in the introduction, referencing the author of "2001, A Space Odyssey".

#215 – Wojciech Zaremba: OpenAI Codex, GPT-3, Robotics, and the Future of AI

Mentioned by

Frank Patterson

as a film that took his breath away when he first saw world-building on screen.

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Mentioned in reference to the slab in 2001: A Space Odyssey

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Mentioned by

John August

when discussing Hal's controlling villain archetype.

692 - Crafting the Perfect Villain

Referenced by

Mark Stockley

when drawing a comparison between AI sentience and the actions of the AI character HAL 9000.

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."

Rebecca F. Kuang on National Literatures, Book Publishing, and History in Fiction

Mentioned by

Matthew Syed

as a film that has been part of our collective imagination.

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Mentioned by

Dorian Lynskey

in Everything Must Go while talking about historical perspectives on AI.

How to fight brilliant (and stupid) AI

Mentioned by

David Kipping

in reference to the idea of leaving monoliths in the solar system.

The Fermi Paradox has a potentially terrifying answer: The Dark Forest | David Kipping

Mentioned by

Grant Harvey

in reference to the OpenAI model pulling a HAL 9000.

Panic or Progress? Reading Between the Lines of AI Safety Tests

Mentioned by

Brian Keating

to explain the origin of the word "podcast" in reference to the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”.

The Computer Expert That Just Solved AI’s TOUGHEST Challenge (ft. Rose Yu)

Mentioned by a speaker when discussing AI safety.

Leading Experts Predictions on the Future of AI & AGI w/ Salim Ismail | EP #94

Mentioned by

Elon Musk

in the context of AI safety and the importance of truthfulness.

Elon Musk on AGI Safety, Superintelligence, and Neuralink (2024) | EP #91

Erwähnt von

Linus Neumann

, der meint, Stanley Kubrick habe eigentlich alles schon komplett durchdacht.

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Mentioned by

Oliver Morton

as a seminal work of science fiction exploring AI.

The Intelligence: The Economist reads

Mentioned by

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

Recommended by

Mike Baker

as a relevant film to watch given recent AI developments.

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Mentioned by

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

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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