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Mentioned in 12 episodes
A Fire upon the Deep
Book • 1992
In 'A Fire Upon the Deep', Vernor Vinge explores a vast universe divided into 'zones of thought' where the potential of intelligent life varies greatly.
The story begins with a human expedition that awakens a destructive artificial intelligence, the Blight, which threatens to destroy entire civilizations.
Two children, Jefri and Johanna Olsndot, escape the initial destruction but are captured by the Tines, an intelligent dog-like alien species with a hive mind.
Meanwhile, Ravna Bergsndot, an intergalactic librarian, and her companions embark on a perilous rescue mission to save the children and recover an artifact that could stop the Blight.
The novel is renowned for its complex world-building, unique alien cultures, and blend of hard science fiction and high drama.
The story begins with a human expedition that awakens a destructive artificial intelligence, the Blight, which threatens to destroy entire civilizations.
Two children, Jefri and Johanna Olsndot, escape the initial destruction but are captured by the Tines, an intelligent dog-like alien species with a hive mind.
Meanwhile, Ravna Bergsndot, an intergalactic librarian, and her companions embark on a perilous rescue mission to save the children and recover an artifact that could stop the Blight.
The novel is renowned for its complex world-building, unique alien cultures, and blend of hard science fiction and high drama.
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Flo Crivello as the author who wrote about a post-AGI, post-singularity world but faced challenges in forecasting beyond it.
Flo Crivello as the author who wrote about a post-AGI, post-singularity world but faced challenges in forecasting beyond it.
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Mentioned in the episode description as a sci-fi novel on AI and consciousness.
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Michael Levin - Why Intelligence Isn't Limited To Brains.
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Sean Carroll as a science fiction author known for his work on technological singularity.
Sean Carroll as a science fiction author known for his work on technological singularity.
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Mentioned by Keith Duggar as a hypothetical world where super intelligent AIs exist and their potential impact on humanity is explored.
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ROBERT MILES - "There is a good chance this kills everyone"
Recommended by Cameo for its exploration of zones of thought and varying laws of physics.
Episode 9: Introduction to Computational Theory
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Ryan Williams in comparison to 'Jade City', noting that 'The Fire Upon the Deep' is better.
Ryan Williams in comparison to 'Jade City', noting that 'The Fire Upon the Deep' is better.
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