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Book • 2023

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Recommended by

Grimes

as her favorite science fiction book, highlighting its depiction of a future with superintelligence.

Recommended as it reflects Musk's optimistic view of the future driven by technology.

Recommended by

Annalee Newitz

as a book that explores themes of power and control, relevant to Elon Musk's actions.

Recommended by

Tim Cross

to illustrate Elon Musk's optimistic view of the future.

Mentioned by

Geoffrey Miller

as a novel depicting severe suffering risks (S-risks) imposed by technology.

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