28th of June, 2025
Already, I’m looking forward to hosting another group of clever, eloquent and unique individuals. I’m confident we’ll have another wondrous get-together discussing books and ideas. Some of you have been there every time, but there are always new attendees. Please feel free to join even if you’ve not attended, yet!
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A Future of Artificial Intelligence
Although the discussions surrounding generative AI are still in full swing, there is even more uncertainty and speculation about the long-term effects of artificial intelligence. Many fear the advent of general artificial intelligence, some think it impossible, most have no idea how to imagine intelligence outside of humanity. To imagine possible future of AI, let us turn to writers, visionaries and literature!
Required reading: none!
Short read: “I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison, found here, and/or “EPICAC” by Kurt Vonnegut, found here.
Longer read: “The Lifecycle of Software Objects” by Ted Chiang.
Extra reading: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adam, Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
Curious? Please let me know via the Contact page, so I can put you on the mailing list or in the Signal group. Everyone’s welcome!