I do not know how it works for you, but my decision to read a book is usually shaped by a recommendation or a review. I tend to read books that I become aware of through the suggestions of a writer or academic whose opinions I value, an influencer I enjoy following on social media, or someone in my own social circle whose taste I trust. Of course, this is not always the case. From time to time, I also choose books by researching topics I am interested in, or by purchasing the latest work of an author I already follow out of curiosity. When I bought A Tale of Two Cities , however, I had no prior knowledge of it at all. I did not know when or where it was written, who the author was, or even what the book was about. The only thought that pushed me to buy it was this: “Halil, you never read classic novels.” When I saw the book, I found myself thinking, “Which two cities, and what kind of story could this be?” and I purchased it with a small sense of curiosity. Unfortunately, it too...
The Big Nine - How the Tech Titans & Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity / Dokuz Dünya Devi - Teknoloji Devleri ve Onların Düşünen Makineleri İnsanlığı Nasıl Tahrip Edebilir? -- Amy Webb, Book Review EN & TR
Hello! After a very long break, I’m back with a New York Times Bestseller book. I bought this book more than two years ago, but I’ve just finished reading it. I’m sure you also have books you bought years ago that you still haven’t read. As I write these lines, I can’t help but glance at the other books that share the same fate... Honestly, when I bought this book, the AI craze wasn’t as much of a hot topic, at least not in Turkey. I believe this awareness became more pronounced with the advent of ChatGPT in our country. Without further ado, I’ll get into the main topic where I’ll quote parts of the book, try to explain what I understood, and share my thoughts. First of all, I find the writing of such a book beneficial for humanity. Discussing the potential impacts of AI on our lives before they directly affect us might prevent some negative scenarios. The author dedicates a significant portion of the book to these scenarios. The book is written about nine tech giants on a global...