Philip Van Stockum

Best overview of the topic I’ve read

Revisado: 11-15-20

This is an excellent overview of the field of machine learning - its history, the problems it faces as it is applied in the real world, and the potential routes for its (and our) future. I’ve read many layperson books on the topic in the past, and I learned a ton from The Alignment Problem. I now have a more complete understanding of the structure of the field and the technical framework it’s built on, as well as the what the technology can and so far cannot do for us. Equally of interest are the questions about human society that the book raises. Can we succeed at aligning AI’s goals with our own if we don’t really understand what our own goals are? Christian describes the current ideas for how this may be possible, as well as the ways in which AI has so far been highlighting moral questions that we didn’t even realize we were confused about.

The amount of research that went into this book is astounding - Christian draws from interviews with the top figures in every aspect of the field. It’s written clearly and succinctly, in a way that should be accessible to any reader, regardless of their prior knowledge of the topic. It’s also narrated by the author in a clear and incisive voice. An overall fantastic experience.

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Great book and performance

Revisado: 08-04-18

I don’t understand the complaints about the narrator being monotone - I thought he did an excellent job of setting the mood and evoking the characters. Gripping story and narration!

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Extremely important message

Revisado: 07-18-18

This book sheds light on what we will almost certainly find to be one of the most important challenges in our society in the near future. Full of alarming statistics and forceful arguments. Everyone should read this book, because the problem of automation and job loss will affect all of us severely if we don’t anticipate it.

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