Orson Scott Card · 1985
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“in fact, he said you should read one of his favorite novels, which is Ender's Game, to understand him. And there's a great overview of Demis' accomplishments before he found this book.”
Why: To understand Demis' science fiction alter ego, his capacity for endurance, and his dedication to a mission.
David Senra, Host on Founders#416 The Relentless Missionary Creating AGI: Demis Hassabis
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Gödel, Escher, Bach
Douglas R. Hofstadter
Discussed together in: #416 The Relentless Missionary Creating AGI: Demis Hassabis (Founders)
The Chess Computer Handbook (Batsford Chess Book)
D.N.L. Levy
Discussed together in: #416 The Relentless Missionary Creating AGI: Demis Hassabis (Founders)
The Infinity Machine
Sebastian Mallaby
Discussed together in: #416 The Relentless Missionary Creating AGI: Demis Hassabis (Founders)