Books I've Read

Lachlan's bookshelf: read

The Mechanic and the Luddite: A Ruthless Criticism of Technology and Capitalism
it was ok
Sadowski does a good job at framing these ideas with a fairly predictable tropes of critical theory. I think that this is a strength for readers who are already familiar. The primary issue i have with this work is that it quite badly mis...
If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All
really liked it
This book is great and I would recommend it. It's accessible and clear, which is what we need if people to have good intutions around x risk. Despite some argumentative criticism, I'm convinced the authors are engaging in good-...
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
liked it
Most ideas were explained in far too many words but were pertinent and useful. Some interesting evolutionary arguments and enjoyed being able to skip across chapters.

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