Our review of : AI 2041

“Failure Is Not an Option” is a revealing memoir by Gene Kranz, one of America’s most celebrated astronauts and space engineers. Chronicling his career from the early days of the Mercury program to Apollo 13 and beyond, Kranz provides unparalleled insights into what it takes to achieve success in the cutthroat field of space exploration. [...]

In A Thousand Brains, computer scientist Jeff Hawkins offers a new theory of intelligence that overturns the conventional wisdom about how the brain works. He argues that we need to understand principles of brain function in order to build intelligent machines. Drawing on his own research and on findings from neuroscience and artificial intelligence, Hawkins [...]

Everybody Lies looks at how big data can be used to learn about human behavior on a large scale. The book delves into the use of new data sources like Google search queries, social media posts, and internet purchase histories in order to get an understanding for what people are actually thinking and doing. Stephens-Davidowitz [...]

In DeFi and the Future of Finance, Campbell Harvey provides a comprehensive overview of decentralized finance (DeFi). He explains how this new category of financial applications is built on blockchain technology and explores its potential to revolutionize the world’s banking system. Harvey begins with an introduction to blockchains and cryptocurrencies, highlighting the features that make [...]

The Age of AI is a new book by renowned diplomat and statesman Henry Kissinger. In it, he argues that the advent of artificial intelligence will usher in a whole new era for humanity – one in which our relationship with technology will become far more complicated and important than ever before. Drawing on his [...]

In “Life 3.0”, Max Tegmark explores the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity, arguing that we are rapidly heading towards a future in which AI will become smarter than humans. He offers advice on how to make sure that this future is a positive one for all concerned – both for ourselves and for any [...]

Hidden Figures is the story of three Black women who overcame racism and sexism to become pioneers in mathematics and space exploration. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson worked at NASA during the Space Race, calculating trajectories for John Glenn’s historic orbit around Earth. Their brilliance was unquestioned, but their courage and determination were [...]

In this book, David Thomas introduces you to the Pragmatic Programmer philosophy and how it can help you become a better programmer. You’ll learn how to think like a Pragmatic Programmer, develop good habits for your craft, and take advantage of classic tools and techniques that will make you more productive. Finally, you’ll apply all [...]

In “Digital Minimalism”, Newport urges readers to reconsider their relationship with technology and adopt a philosophy he calls “digital minimalism”. The book is based on Newport’s premise that the constant distractions of digital devices are interfering with our ability to think deeply, be creative, and live meaningful lives. To help us achieve these goals, Newport [...]

In “The Alignment Problem”, Brian Christian provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental issues surrounding machine learning and human values. He offers a clear and concise overview of the key topics, showing how they are related and exploring potential solutions. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in this important area of computing.” —Yoshua [...]

Algorithms to Live By is a book by Brian Christian that details the computer science of human decisions. The book covers several algorithms, such as how to optimize one’s schedule or how best to allocate resources. It also examines decision-making strategies, like satisficing and regret avoidance. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

This book offers a comprehensive guide to software architecture, with an emphasis on engineering principles and techniques. It covers the design of both large-scale and small-scale systems, from initial requirements gathering through implementation and testing. The author presents a range of proven approaches for creating high-quality software architectures, including modularity, redundancy, abstraction, encapsulation, layering, and [...]