Robot
by Hans Moravec · first published 1998
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by Hans Moravec · first published 1998
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…I've seen. * "Introduction to Linear Algebra" by Gilbert Strang: possibly the best intro to the topic I've seen. Also, here are some books that are not properly textbooks but could be used as such: * "Robot: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind" by Hans Moravec: remarkably prescient, in hindsight. * "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin: I was surprised at how readable it is. * "The Selfish Gene" by…
on “Ask HN: What are the most eye-opening textbooks you have ever read?” ↗If you want to feel happy again read “Robot” or "Mind Children” by Hans Moravec. He has some pretty good arguments based on human vision that support a AGI around 2030 to 2040 assuming Moore’s Law (the general not specific law) hold.
on “Peter Thiel Is Wrong About the Future” ↗