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Permutation City

Book • 1998
Greg Egan's "Permutation City" delves into the complex implications of digital consciousness and immortality.

The novel follows Paul Durham, who uploads his consciousness into a computer simulation, blurring the lines between reality and virtuality.

Egan explores philosophical questions about identity, consciousness, and the nature of reality through intricate simulations and thought experiments.

The narrative challenges readers to confront the potential consequences of advanced technology and its impact on human existence.

The book's exploration of complex scientific concepts, such as the simulation of consciousness and the nature of time, makes it a challenging but rewarding read for science fiction enthusiasts.

Ultimately, "Permutation City" leaves the reader pondering the very definition of self and the possibilities of existence beyond our current understanding.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Lex Fridman
as a sci-fi book exploring the concept of copies of oneself.
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#132 – George Hotz: Hacking the Simulation & Learning to Drive with Neural Nets
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Jan Leike
as a book that explores ideas around uploading human consciousness and living in a mathematical universe.
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#159 – Jan Leike on OpenAI's massive push to make superintelligence safe in 4 years or less
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Stanislas Polu
as a book that sends you into thinking about the nature of consciousness.
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The Evolution of AI Agents: Navigating the “Fog of AI” in Rapidly Changing Foundations | Stanislas Polu and Harrison Chase
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Sean Carroll
while discussing a science fiction novel.
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AMA | April 2025
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Allison Duettmann
in the context of mind uploading and the possibilities of extended lifespans.
#35 - Allison Duettman - Cooperation, Technology and the Power of Existential Hope
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Dietmar Dath
erwähnt als eine Autorin, die er ausführlich in "Niegeschichte" behandelt.
Folge 3: Dietmar Dath über sein Buch »Niegeschichte«
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Brent Gaysford
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Cody Troyer
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Brent Gaysford
as a mind-bending sci-fi novel with compelling ideas about consciousness and immortality.
Permutation City - A mind-bending look at the singularity, consciousness, and immortality!
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Cody Troyer
as the topic of the next podcast episode.
Interview with Peter Watts - Author of Blindsight!
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Nat Eliason
as a book with the theme of consequences of overabundance.
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