Superintelligence

Nick Bostrom is a Swedish-born philosopher and polymath who has studied theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, in addition to philosophy. He is a Professor at Oxford University and the founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute.

Superintelligence investigates what happens when machines outperform humans in general intelligence. Will we be saved or destroyed by artificial intelligence? Nick Bostrom provides the groundwork for comprehending humanity's and intelligent life's destiny.

The human brain possesses capacities that other animals' brains do not. Our species' dominance is due to these distinguishing characteristics. If computer brains outperformed human brains in general intelligence, this new superintelligence may become tremendously powerful - perhaps beyond our control. The fate of humanity would be determined by the activities of the machine superintelligence, just as the fate of gorillas is today determined by humans rather than the species itself.

We do have one advantage, however: we get to make the opening move. Will it be possible to build a seed Artificial Intelligence, engineer starting conditions, and survive an intelligence explosion? How could a controlled detonation be achieved?

This deeply ambitious and unique book traverses a large expanse of challenging intellectual terrain. After an engaging voyage to the frontiers of thought about the human condition and the future of sentient life, we find in Nick Bostrom's work nothing less than a rethinking of the critical mission of our time. It is one of the best books on AI and machine learning you should read.

Author: Nick Bostrom

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