This is one I skipped over last year and I‘m so glad I circled back to it. I thought it was absolutely brilliant. It‘s such a good exploration of patriarchy and incels (without ever using that word). I loved it.
This is one I skipped over last year and I‘m so glad I circled back to it. I thought it was absolutely brilliant. It‘s such a good exploration of patriarchy and incels (without ever using that word). I loved it.
If you are curious about AI, and especially if you work in education, then this book would be a great one to read. The author also has a Substack called One Useful Thing.
The writing is engaging and even JRR Tolkien is quoted!
I especially enjoyed the chapters on AI as a creative, as a tutor, and as a coach.
This book completely changed my perception on AI.
I had a three day weekend, so with plenty of time for reading, I alternated between two mysteries and two
nonfiction books #WeekendReads @rachelsbrittain
🌹 Kill Her Twice
🇮🇸 Puffin of Death
🤖 Co-Intelligence
🇮🇩 The Jakarta Method
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
“I believe the cost of getting to know AI—really getting to know AI—is at least three sleepless nights.
I've read a lot of post-apocalyptic fiction and climate change dystopias. This book might be the bleakest thing since The Road, yet somehow even worse because more grounded in our current reality. I have an 18-year-old daughter, and seeing Sen go through such an excruciating ordeal as humanity dies around her was nearly unbearable. An AI subroutine charged with recording Sen's life is changed by the experience, but that's hardly consolation enough
Annie is an AI “Cuddle Bunny” robot that is virtually indistinguishable from a human, made to her owner‘s specifications. But as Annie learns more and asserts more autonomy, Doug is less pleased. And so is Annie. This book pissed me off a lot—as intended— and was an interesting look at gender roles, self determination, controlling relationships, and personal freedom. Very satisfying ending.
Huh. I thought I‘d already posted this! Welp, by waiting I can officially announce (I think.. technically there‘s still a week to go!) that my favorite book of 2024 was Annie Bot. I recommend it all the time. 🤯