On Futural net, we focus on AI as one of our fields of writing. In this post, we will list some great books about AI, robots, and the future. Of course this list is based on our interest and preference, and it’s not regarded as an official list of any sort.
Many books explore the future of artificial intelligence and robots; the best ones will depend on your interests and background.
Disclaimer: this is not a paid post – nor are any direct links to buy any of the mentioned books.
Here are a few well-regarded books on the topic that you may find interesting:
“Superintelligence Paths, Dangers, and Strategies”
By Nick Bostrom: This book examines the potential dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence and considers the implications of creating machines that are more intelligent than humans.
“The Singularity Is Near”
Byy Ray Kurzweil: This book explores the idea of technological singularity, a point in the future when machines become so advanced that they can improve themselves at an exponential rate.
“Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era”
By James Barrat: This book examines the potential consequences of creating machines capable of surpassing human intelligence and considers the ethical and moral implications of such a development.
“Robotics: Control, Sensing, Vision, and Intelligence”
By C.S.G. Lee and K.S. Fu: This book is a comprehensive introduction to the field of robotics and covers the principles of robot control, sensing, vision, and intelligence.
“The AI Revolution: The Road to Superintelligence”
by Tim Urban: This book provides a layman-friendly introduction to the field of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the future.
“Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”
By Max Tegmark: This book explores the implications of AI becoming smarter than humans and how it could affect our economy, politics, science and everyday lives.
These books are just a small sample of the many books available on the topic and it depends on your interest and background you can explore more and find the best one for you.