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Brian Christian appears in 1 indexed podcast episode across 1 show on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.

About Brian Christian

Brian Christian is an American non-fiction author, researcher, poet, and programmer. He is best known for his bestselling books exploring the human implications of computer science, including "The Most Human Human," "Algorithms to Live By," and "The Alignment Problem."

Author, Researcher, Poet, ProgrammerKnown for The Most Human Human, Algorithms to Live By, The Alignment ProblemOfficial site

Track Brian Christian appearances on Modern Wisdom. Linked books include Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach and Astropolitics Institute.

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Podcasts1
Linked books6
LatestMar 20, 2021

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These books appear in episodes featuring Brian Christian; a guest is not necessarily the speaker or recommender.

Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach cover
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig

1 mention in episodes featuring Brian Christian

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Astropolitics Institute cover
Astropolitics Institute

1 mention in episodes featuring Brian Christian

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Human Compatible cover
Human Compatible
Stuart Russell

1 mention in episodes featuring Brian Christian

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Superintelligence cover
Superintelligence
Nick Bostrom

1 mention in episodes featuring Brian Christian

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
The Alignment Problem: How Can Machines Learn Human Values cover
The Alignment Problem: How Can Machines Learn Human Values
Brian Christian

1 mention in episodes featuring Brian Christian

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
The Precipice cover
The Precipice
Toby Ord

1 mention in episodes featuring Brian Christian

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Podcasts featuring Brian Christian
Modern Wisdom
1 episode · latest Mar 20, 2021
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Which podcast episodes feature Brian Christian?

#297 - Brian Christian - The Alignment Problem: AI's Scary Challenge on Modern Wisdom is the latest indexed appearance for Brian Christian.

Which podcasts feature Brian Christian most?

Modern Wisdom (1 episode) are the strongest indexed podcast homes for Brian Christian.

Which books are mentioned around Brian Christian?

Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig, Astropolitics Institute, and Human Compatible by Stuart Russell are the clearest linked books around Brian Christian, based on transcript mentions across the indexed episodes.

What does Brian Christian discuss on podcasts?

Track Brian Christian appearances on Modern Wisdom. Linked books include Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach and Astropolitics Institute.

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The host highlights this book as the definitive textbook for understanding artificial intelligence. The updated fourth edition emphasizes the importance of aligning AI objectives correctly.

Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach · standard AI textbook

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The host highlights 'Superintelligence' as a crucial resource for understanding the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. This book is essential for anyone looking to grasp the complexities and risks associated with AI development.

Superintelligence · AI risks overview

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The host mentions 'Human Compatible' by Stuart Russell as a significant resource for understanding the complexities and dangers associated with AI. They emphasize the importance of addressing these challenges promptly, as the implications of AI development are profound and urgent.

Human Compatible · AI safety and ethics

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The host mentions 'The Precipice' as a crucial read for understanding the potential dangers associated with AI and existential risks. They emphasize that the book opened their eyes to the significant threats we face, highlighting its importance in the current discourse on AI safety.

The Precipice · existential risk and AI

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