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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Flowers for Algernon
Book • 1966
The novel tells the story of Charlie Gordon, a 32-year-old man with an IQ of 68 who is chosen for an experimental brain surgery designed to increase his intelligence.
Through his progress reports, Charlie's story unfolds as he gains intelligence, recovers forgotten memories, and grapples with the complexities of human relationships and the temporary nature of his newfound intellect.
The novel explores themes of mental disabilities, human nature, intelligence, and love, culminating in a tragic conclusion as Charlie's intelligence begins to decline, mirroring the fate of the lab mouse Algernon.
Through his progress reports, Charlie's story unfolds as he gains intelligence, recovers forgotten memories, and grapples with the complexities of human relationships and the temporary nature of his newfound intellect.
The novel explores themes of mental disabilities, human nature, intelligence, and love, culminating in a tragic conclusion as Charlie's intelligence begins to decline, mirroring the fate of the lab mouse Algernon.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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Michael Shermer as a science fiction story exploring themes of loneliness and isolation.
Michael Shermer as a science fiction story exploring themes of loneliness and isolation.
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Mentioned by Regina Barzilay in the context of discussing the potential impact of AI on human cognition.
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Mentioned by the podcast hosts as the main subject of the episode, focusing on its philosophical themes and the author's life.
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Laurent Vercueil comme un grand classique de la science-fiction sur le développement de l'intelligence.
Laurent Vercueil comme un grand classique de la science-fiction sur le développement de l'intelligence.
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