Brian Christian Books
Brian Christian is a best-selling author and renowned public speaker who specializes in cognitive science. His work has won numerous awards and he’s been honored by the Academy of American Poets. He’s also a contributor to The New Yorker, Wired, The Guardian and many scientific journals.
Tom Griffiths, an award-winning professor of cognitive science and psychology, leads the Computational Cognitive Science Lab at the University of Berkeley. He has published more than 150 scientific papers.
Algorithms to Live By
What's Algorithms to Live By about?
Algorithms to Live By (2016) is a practical and useful guide that shows how algorithms have much more to do with day-to-day life than you might think. And not just that; they can also lead to a better life by helping you solve problems, make decisions and get more things done.
Who should read Algorithms to Live By?
- Busy people who want to improve their time management
- Anyone interested in what algorithms do
- People who want to get more organized
What's The Alignment Problem about?
The Alignment Problem (2021) is both a history of the development of AI as well as a prophetic warning about what is to come. From the inherent bias in training data to the extreme speed of progress, Brian Christian details the potential dangers of and solutions to the AI problem.
Who should read The Alignment Problem?
- Science and tech enthusiasts
- Those interested in AI
- Students of history and technology