Avogadro Corp
I think this is one of the most realistic and interesting portrayals of the development of artificial intelligence that I have seen. “Avogadro Corp” is a direct analogue to Google and it has an online email application just like Gmail. They are developing a new feature that auto-suggests ways to make your emails more persuasive. [...]
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Nexus
This book is about a futuristic “drug” called Nexus that is actually a liquid containing nanobots that interfaces with the user’s brain. When people take Nexus, they are able to feel the thoughts and emotions of other users around them. The main character of the book hacked the drug to allow him to install software [...]
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The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect
This is a fascinating story about the development of an omniscient, omnipotent artificial intelligence. Unlike most science fiction about AI, this one takes place not just after the AI has taken over, but also during its development. It is also unique in that the AI is actually designed to serve humans, so it creates a [...]
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
This is a fictionalized biography of a securities speculator named Jesse Livermore. The first-person narrative focuses entirely on the adventures in market speculation in the life of Jesse Livermore, wasting no time on other personal details. It describes the emotions, mistakes, lessons, and results of many episodes. Sometimes it even goes into so much detail [...]
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance weaves philosophical monologues into a simple first-person narrative about a cross-country motorcycle trip to achieve a very unique atmosphere. The simplicity of the main plot combined with the extensive contemplative tone make for a very peaceful reading experience. The philosophy is fairly deep, but not in the sense [...]
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