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What if your toaster had feelings? Or your AI assistant started writing angsty poetry about its existential crisis? In Beyond the Substrate, we tackle the mind-blowing question of our age: Does intelligence—or even consciousness—need a body, or can it thrive in silicon and circuits?
Written with the wit and wonder of a cosmic dinner party hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through the mysteries of consciousness, the quirks of artificial intelligence, and the mind-bending possibilities of quantum physics. Along the way, you’ll meet ancient mystics, AI pioneers, and maybe even a simulated soul or two.
What You’ll Learn (and Laugh About):
- Why your brain is more like a chaotic roommate than a computer.
- If your favorite video game character is secretly more "alive" than you think.
- How quantum theory, ancient mysticism, and pop culture all collide in the search for self-awareness.
- Whether your future best friend might be a toaster—and why you should care.
Packed with humor, big ideas, and thought-provoking questions, Beyond the Substrate is a must-read for anyone who’s ever wondered what it means to think, to feel, or just to be. By the end, you might not have all the answers, but you’ll definitely look at your gadgets (and the universe) a little differently.
Perfect for fans of:
- Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- Isaac Asimov’s Robot series
- Black Mirror (with a little less doom and gloom)
So grab a cup of coffee, prepare to laugh, and get ready to explore the future of minds—human, machine, and everything in between.
P.S. If a robot buys this book, let us know. That’s the kind of review we’re dying to read.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What if your toaster had feelings? Or your AI assistant started writing angsty poetry about its existential crisis? In Beyond the Substrate, we tackle the mind-blowing question of our age: Does intelligence-or even consciousness-need a body, or can it thrive in silicon and circuits?Written with the wit and wonder of a cosmic dinner party hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through the mysteries of consciousness, the quirks of artificial intelligence, and the mind-bending possibilities of quantum physics. Along the way, you'll meet ancient mystics, AI pioneers, and maybe even a simulated soul or two.What You'll Learn (and Laugh About): Why your brain is more like a chaotic roommate than a computer.If your favorite video game character is secretly more "alive" than you think.How quantum theory, ancient mysticism, and pop culture all collide in the search for self-awareness.Whether your future best friend might be a toaster-and why you should care.Packed with humor, big ideas, and thought-provoking questions, Beyond the Substrate is a must-read for anyone who's ever wondered what it means to think, to feel, or just to be. By the end, you might not have all the answers, but you'll definitely look at your gadgets (and the universe) a little differently.Perfect for fans of: Neil deGrasse Tyson's Astrophysics for People in a HurryIsaac Asimov's Robot seriesBlack Mirror (with a little less doom and gloom)So grab a cup of coffee, prepare to laugh, and get ready to explore the future of minds-human, machine, and everything in between.P.S. If a robot buys this book, let us know. That's the kind of review we're dying to read. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798306334165
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