AI & I How to Be a Smarter Reader in the Age of AI - Ep. 30 with Alex Wieckowski
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Aug 14, 2024 
Join Alex Wieckowski, a passionate advocate for reading and creator behind Alex & Books, as he explores how AI can enhance our reading experiences. He discusses cultivating a reading habit sparked by self-help classics and the pros and cons of physical versus digital books. Alex demonstrates using AI for book recommendations and quick summaries while deepening comprehension of complex texts like Siddhartha. He predicts a tech-driven future for reading, with innovations like Neuralink possibly transforming how we engage with books forever.
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Books Will Persist—Until Brain Downloads
- Books likely persist for centuries but may change when brain-computer interfaces like Neuralink allow direct downloads.
- For the foreseeable decades, reading remains valuable for learning and reflection.
Use AI As Your Instant Librarian
- Use AI to summarize unfamiliar books quickly so you can hold informed conversations and decide what to read next.
- Then ask AI for similar titles and themes to discover off-the-beaten-path recommendations.
Ask For Book "Vibes" To Reveal Your Taste
- Asking AI for a book's "vibes" surfaces the specific themes and tones you actually enjoy.
- Feeding AI many favorite titles helps it define your taste and find better matches.