The Lifecycle of Software Objects
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The Lifecycle of Software Objects
Ted Chiang
3 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2011–2019.
What people on Hacker News said
If we ever get to true general AI's, I think the processes described in this book are likely how it's actually going to happen than anything more top-down.
What happens when support for the platform for your artificial mind is deprecated? (or in this case, your child's). Warning: heartbreaking.
Where it comes up
- Hard comp-fi reading list 2019 · 2 recommendations
- The Best Science Fiction Books (According to Reddit) 2011 · 1 recommendation