“I don’t read (or listen to) as much fiction as I used to. It’s a common complaint amongst writers and might have something to do with being too aware of the mechanics to just relax into the story. Fortunately, a good novel can still take me out of that mode long enough to get me hooked and keep me hooked. And nonfiction? Never stop learning.” —Dennis E. Taylor, author of The Infinite Extent
It’s rare that a book will keep me guessing right until the end, and that just adds to the enjoyment.
This is the first of a trilogy, and I’ve ripped through the entire series several times. It has the same serial problem-solving theme as The Martian and Project Hail Mary.
This book discusses the evolution of the human brain at the nuts-and-bolts level, eschewing the usual hand-waving.
You’ll want to listen to this as much for Wil Wheaton’s high-energy delivery as for John Scalzi’s writing.
This is really THE bible on the whole subject of AI. Very information-dense, so not casual listening, but worth the journey.
Dennis E. Taylor is a sci-fi writer and creator of the bestselling Bobiverse series.
