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Erewhon
or, Over the Range
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Samuel Butler's "Erewhon" is a satirical utopian novel exploring themes of social critique and technological advancement.
Published in 1872, it presents a fictional society with unique customs and laws, offering a commentary on Victorian England.
The novel's exploration of technology and its potential consequences is particularly noteworthy, with its prescient warnings about the dangers of unchecked technological progress.
Butler's work anticipates many concerns about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity, making it a relevant read even today.
The novel's enduring appeal lies in its blend of satire, social commentary, and philosophical depth.
Published in 1872, it presents a fictional society with unique customs and laws, offering a commentary on Victorian England.
The novel's exploration of technology and its potential consequences is particularly noteworthy, with its prescient warnings about the dangers of unchecked technological progress.
Butler's work anticipates many concerns about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity, making it a relevant read even today.
The novel's enduring appeal lies in its blend of satire, social commentary, and philosophical depth.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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when discussing the themes of technology and humanity's role in shaping the earth.


Steph Ango

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8: Steph Ango - Tools for Amplifying Our Light
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as the origin of the Butlerian Jihad concept.


Amjad Masad

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Amjad Masad of Replit: 10xing in a Year and Building the Future of Code | Frameworks for Growth
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when discussing the relationship between humans and machines in the context of Metropolis.


David Runciman

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Thinking About Thinking Machines: Metropolis
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as a book he read for the first time while preparing for the podcast.


David Runciman

Exploring the History of Ideas, with David Runciman
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as the satirical novel that inspired the name Erwhon.


Chelsea Charles

The Cult of Erewhon
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as the author of the satirical novel Erewhon.

Peter Adamson

HoP 373 - Lords of Language - Northern Humanism
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as a 19th-century writer who predicted the current AI revolution in his novel "Erewhon".

Ben Brock Johnson

Butlerian Jihad
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in relation to the naming of his natural food store, Air One, and its inspiration from the book.


Paul Hawken

We’re Not Separate from Nature, We’re Made of It: An Honest Conversation About Soil, Carbon, and the Future of Humanity with Paul Hawken
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as a work containing "The Book of the Machines", discussing the rapid development of machines.

James Boyle

510. Redefining Personhood in the Age of AI feat. James Boyle
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, it's about a British guy who ends up in a faraway colony and discovering this civilization that used to be much more advanced.


Ryan Evans

Forging Minds for Future Wars