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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Blindsight
Book • 2008
Published in 2006, *Blindsight* follows a crew of astronauts on the ship Theseus as they investigate a trans-Neptunian comet transmitting an unidentified radio signal.
The novel delves into themes of consciousness, free will, artificial intelligence, neurology, and game theory.
Narrated by Siri Keeton, a synthesist with a unique neurological condition, the story raises questions about the essential character of consciousness and its necessity for human experience.
The novel also features vampires resurrected through genetic engineering and aliens that challenge traditional notions of consciousness and communication.
The novel delves into themes of consciousness, free will, artificial intelligence, neurology, and game theory.
Narrated by Siri Keeton, a synthesist with a unique neurological condition, the story raises questions about the essential character of consciousness and its necessity for human experience.
The novel also features vampires resurrected through genetic engineering and aliens that challenge traditional notions of consciousness and communication.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by 
Gwern Branwen as a science fiction novel that he considers superior to many others, highlighting its insightful exploration of non-human intelligence.
Gwern Branwen as a science fiction novel that he considers superior to many others, highlighting its insightful exploration of non-human intelligence.
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Gwern Branwen - How an Anonymous Researcher Predicted AI's Trajectory
Mentioned by Phil Agnew in the context of discussing what people like, highlighting the combination of newness and sameness.
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The Future Of Marketing In An A.I. World w/ Phil Agnew (#113)
They joined Google to discuss it, highlighting how marketing reshapes our brains.
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Neuromarketing: The Future of Marketing | Prince Ghuman & Dr. Matt Johnson
Mentioned by 
Elad Gil in relation to the discussion on AGI, differentiating intelligence from sentience.
Elad Gil in relation to the discussion on AGI, differentiating intelligence from sentience.
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How the ARC Prize is democratizing the race to AGI with Mike Knoop from Zapier
Mentioned by Quinn when discussing dark science fiction novels and first contact scenarios.
*UNLOCKED* Solaris (1972)
Recommended by 
Ethan Mollick as a chilling science fiction thriller about sentience and the differences between consciousness and intelligence.
Ethan Mollick as a chilling science fiction thriller about sentience and the differences between consciousness and intelligence.
How Should I Be Using A.I. Right Now?
Features a first contact scenario with vampires and explores consciousness.
The 14 Best First Contact Books
