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jasperburns's review against another edition
5.0
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stacykozisek's review against another edition
1.0
I read about 1/4 of this book, really tried to get through it since it was a book club book but just couldn't. This seemed to be written for neurologists and neuroscientists, which I am certainly not. Regardless it was incredibly hard to follow and boring at that. I bought the Audible CliffsNotes version of it that was 45 minutes long and I found even that exhaustively boring.
niittula's review against another edition
4.0
Min första filosofiska bok jag läst. Rätt tung bitvis, men intressant. Han har tänkt en hel del på AI den där Nick :)
yates9's review against another edition
5.0
A technical philosophy book that deconstructs the arguments around use and development of AI as it develops to solve more general problems. This is the starting key reference for thinking about general intelligence and it goes very far toward being a complete analysis of the subject. Many of the assumptions we make around AI safety are debunked with this text, but ideas for alternatives are discussed, many new areas of research identified.
The only downside to the text other than density of content is that there are many underlying assumptions made to the discussion that are not always clear. Some of these, I disagree with so this text is an incomplete reflection of what I believe.
The only downside to the text other than density of content is that there are many underlying assumptions made to the discussion that are not always clear. Some of these, I disagree with so this text is an incomplete reflection of what I believe.
thebobsphere's review against another edition
4.0
In cinema the depiction of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) killing mankind is a common trope; There’s HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey , the unforgettable Ultron from the Marvel Cinematic Universe even Pixar had a shot at it in WALL-E with AUTO. Clearly Hollywood loves it when a robot outwits it’s creators.
In a way Nick Bostrom also agrees that one day A.I. will take over the universe but not in the way we’ve seen in films.
Superintelligence is about how A.I. has become a part of society. In gaming, computers can outwit a human, in certain mechanical tasks A.I. can outdo a human as well. Bostrom does predict that there will be a time when robots and computers will dominate society completely. However this is not Bostrom’s worry.
Bostrom argues that with such rapid development with A.I. it is possible that it will wreak its revenge and enslave society. I know that this sounds like the premise of a science fiction film but Bostrom warns that cinema’s way of displaying this is nonsensical. He does state, though, that the possibility is there. He then gives a detailed plan on how by limiting our resources A.I. can dominate mankind.
The final part of the book deals with problem solving. How do we stop A.I. from becoming a menace? Is it possible? Does A.I. have any limitations? and can we live in peace with A.I.?
Superintelligence is fascinating. Yes, there are plenty of nightmare scenarios but the arguments that Bostrom presents are clear and fair so this is not a ‘doom and gloom’ book. As for someone who knows absolutely nothing about this topic, I learnt a lot about the development of A.I. and the current role it has in society. For the more hardcore technophiles, there’s a detailed notes section where Bostrom expands on the mathematical aspects his theories so there’s something for everyone. Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies is a great primer for someone who is curious about A.I. but does not want to be bogged down with too much scientific jargon.
In a way Nick Bostrom also agrees that one day A.I. will take over the universe but not in the way we’ve seen in films.
Superintelligence is about how A.I. has become a part of society. In gaming, computers can outwit a human, in certain mechanical tasks A.I. can outdo a human as well. Bostrom does predict that there will be a time when robots and computers will dominate society completely. However this is not Bostrom’s worry.
Bostrom argues that with such rapid development with A.I. it is possible that it will wreak its revenge and enslave society. I know that this sounds like the premise of a science fiction film but Bostrom warns that cinema’s way of displaying this is nonsensical. He does state, though, that the possibility is there. He then gives a detailed plan on how by limiting our resources A.I. can dominate mankind.
The final part of the book deals with problem solving. How do we stop A.I. from becoming a menace? Is it possible? Does A.I. have any limitations? and can we live in peace with A.I.?
Superintelligence is fascinating. Yes, there are plenty of nightmare scenarios but the arguments that Bostrom presents are clear and fair so this is not a ‘doom and gloom’ book. As for someone who knows absolutely nothing about this topic, I learnt a lot about the development of A.I. and the current role it has in society. For the more hardcore technophiles, there’s a detailed notes section where Bostrom expands on the mathematical aspects his theories so there’s something for everyone. Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies is a great primer for someone who is curious about A.I. but does not want to be bogged down with too much scientific jargon.
iceberg0's review against another edition
3.0
At times difficult to follow but full of thought provoking ideas and warnings.
monotropamine's review against another edition
5.0
Very dense read, but absolutely worthwhile for anyone interested in the consequences of AI.