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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.
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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as a sci-fi book exploring the concept of copies of oneself.


Lex Fridman

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as a book that explores ideas around uploading human consciousness and living in a mathematical universe.

Jan Leike

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as a comparison for his book Husk.

Nat Eliason

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Becoming A Writer - Nat Eliason on his upcoming fiction release, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, AI tools, tinkering, readers, launch plans
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as a book that sends you into thinking about the nature of consciousness.


Stanislas Polu

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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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while discussing a science fiction novel.


Sean Carroll

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AMA | April 2025
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in the context of mind uploading and the possibilities of extended lifespans.

Allison Duettmann

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erwähnt als eine Autorin, die er ausführlich in "Niegeschichte" behandelt.


Dietmar Dath

Folge 3: Dietmar Dath über sein Buch »Niegeschichte«
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as a mind-bending sci-fi novel with compelling ideas about consciousness and immortality.


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Brent Gaysford

Permutation City - A mind-bending look at the singularity, consciousness, and immortality!
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as the topic of the next podcast episode.


Cody Troyer

Interview with Peter Watts - Author of Blindsight!
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as a book with the theme of consequences of overabundance.

Nat Eliason

121: The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect
Mentioned by Ineash as a book exploring the concept of quantum immortality.

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