--- product_id: 128565084 title: "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" price: "5072CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/128565084-superintelligence-paths-dangers-strategies store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies **Price:** 5072CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies - **How much does it cost?** 5072CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/128565084-superintelligence-paths-dangers-strategies) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of the gorillas now depends more on us humans than on the gorillas themselves, so the fate of our species then would come to depend on the actions of the machine superintelligence. But we have one advantage: we get to make the first move. Will it be possible to construct a seed AI or otherwise to engineer initial conditions so as to make an intelligence explosion survivable? How could one achieve a controlled detonation? To get closer to an answer to this question, we must make our way through a fascinating landscape of topics and considerations. Read the book and learn about oracles, genies, singletons; about boxing methods, tripwires, and mind crime; about humanity's cosmic endowment and differential technological development; indirect normativity, instrumental convergence, whole brain emulation and technology couplings; Malthusian economics and dystopian evolution; artificial intelligence, and biological cognitive enhancement, and collective intelligence. This profoundly ambitious and original book picks its way carefully through a vast tract of forbiddingly difficult intellectual terrain. Yet the writing is so lucid that it somehow makes it all seem easy. After an utterly engrossing journey that takes us to the frontiers of thinking about the human condition and the future of intelligent life, we find in Nick Bostrom's work nothing less than a reconceptualization of the essential task of our time. Review: Navigating the Future of AI: A Thoughtful and Urgent Call to Action - “Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" by Nick Bostrom is an intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking book that delves into the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on humanity. Bostrom, a philosopher at Oxford University, presents a meticulously researched and well-argued case for the possibilities and risks that superintelligent entities might bring. The book stands out for its rigorous analysis and balanced perspective. Bostrom carefully navigates the reader through various scenarios where AI surpasses human intelligence, discussing both the transformative benefits and the existential risks. His writing style is scholarly yet accessible, making complex ideas about AI ethics, future forecasting, and strategic planning understandable to a broad audience. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is its exploration of the 'control problem' - how humans could control entities far smarter than themselves. Bostrom does not shy away from the challenging philosophical and technical issues this problem presents. He also emphasizes the importance of preparatory work in AI safety research, encouraging proactive measures rather than reactive. However, some readers might find the level of detail and theoretical nature of the discussions somewhat daunting. The book demands attentiveness and a willingness to engage with deeply philosophical and technical content. Additionally, while Bostrom presents a wide array of possibilities, the book sometimes leans more towards speculative thought than practical solutions. "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" is a seminal work in the field of AI and an essential read for anyone interested in the future of technology and its implications for humanity. Bostrom's thorough approach offers valuable insights and raises critical questions that will shape the ongoing conversation about AI and our future. Review: Very much worth reading despite some issues with the writing - This book makes some very important points about the existential risks superintelligence would pose to humanity without going off the deep end with unrealistic doomsaying or conspiracy theories. The reasoning is logical and reasonably well laid out. The book is about more than just artificial superintelligence (although that's the main topic) and discusses a variety of ways other than AI that superintelligence might be achieved. It also goes into how to mitigate the threat superintelligence poses in some detail. The main flaw in the book is that occasionally the writing itself isn't that great, either being poorly structured or awkwardly worded... it would have benefited from one more editorial scrub to smooth out the prose. Still, well worth reading! ## Features - Highlight, take notes, and search in the book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #47,616 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #13 in Artificial Intelligence & Semantics #22 in AI & Semantics | ## Images ![Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91IM+9uzq7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Navigating the Future of AI: A Thoughtful and Urgent Call to Action *by J***S on December 11, 2023* “Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" by Nick Bostrom is an intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking book that delves into the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on humanity. Bostrom, a philosopher at Oxford University, presents a meticulously researched and well-argued case for the possibilities and risks that superintelligent entities might bring. The book stands out for its rigorous analysis and balanced perspective. Bostrom carefully navigates the reader through various scenarios where AI surpasses human intelligence, discussing both the transformative benefits and the existential risks. His writing style is scholarly yet accessible, making complex ideas about AI ethics, future forecasting, and strategic planning understandable to a broad audience. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is its exploration of the 'control problem' - how humans could control entities far smarter than themselves. Bostrom does not shy away from the challenging philosophical and technical issues this problem presents. He also emphasizes the importance of preparatory work in AI safety research, encouraging proactive measures rather than reactive. However, some readers might find the level of detail and theoretical nature of the discussions somewhat daunting. The book demands attentiveness and a willingness to engage with deeply philosophical and technical content. Additionally, while Bostrom presents a wide array of possibilities, the book sometimes leans more towards speculative thought than practical solutions. "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" is a seminal work in the field of AI and an essential read for anyone interested in the future of technology and its implications for humanity. Bostrom's thorough approach offers valuable insights and raises critical questions that will shape the ongoing conversation about AI and our future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very much worth reading despite some issues with the writing *by R***T on March 7, 2026* This book makes some very important points about the existential risks superintelligence would pose to humanity without going off the deep end with unrealistic doomsaying or conspiracy theories. The reasoning is logical and reasonably well laid out. The book is about more than just artificial superintelligence (although that's the main topic) and discusses a variety of ways other than AI that superintelligence might be achieved. It also goes into how to mitigate the threat superintelligence poses in some detail. The main flaw in the book is that occasionally the writing itself isn't that great, either being poorly structured or awkwardly worded... it would have benefited from one more editorial scrub to smooth out the prose. Still, well worth reading! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good overview of issues in an age of AI *by E***E on July 31, 2018* I picked this book up because I have a kid at CalTech majoring in AI programming, machine learning. He seems to see only upside, no real concerns about 99% of the population being put put of work, and what I believe is inadequate apprehension about what could go wrong. Mom is a huge fan of Stephen Hawking and he was more than a bit apprehensive about the potential problems with self-learning machines. Most of the books and articles I have read on the topic are cursory or naieve. Nick Bostrom's book is fairly comprehensive and in depth. I am enjoying it as much as an excellent read in philosophy of science., as I am for his expanding the boundaries of the conversation, indeed, broaching it in many areas. I honestly do not know whether he says everything which needs to be said, but he has clearly thought it through and done a good deal of exploring, consulting, conversing ,collaborating. It is far and away the best book I have read on the topic {though there are some good pieces in MIT Technology Review as well). This is a book which is important and timely. We must seriously consider and weigh the potential for harm as well as good before creating a monster. While there may be areas which he has missed, I feel that when I read about a brute force approach to building human level AI by recreating a brain at the quantum level using Schrodinger's equation, the man is clearly pushing the boundaries. If nothing else it is a very good start to an important conversation. I picked this up because I was considering sending a copy to my son, but read it first because he is a busy guy and chooses his side reading carefully. There are books and articles I might mention or even recommend, and others I tell him not to waste his time on, this is one I will be sending him {though I would be very very surprised if someone at Cal Tech did not broach ...all of what is contained here). I will let him determine if it is redundant. It is well written and thorough, and also very approachable. He says in the prologue that overly technical sections may be skipped without sacrificing any meaning. I have not encountered one I needed to skip, and have, in fact, very much enjoyed the level of discourse. Read it if you are in the field to make sure you are covering all the bases. Read it if you are a scientist, philosopher, engineer to enjoy some very good writing. Read it if you are just encountering AI and want to quickly get to speed on the issues. It is not only a book I would recommend, but have, to anyone who would listen ;) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/128565084-superintelligence-paths-dangers-strategies](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/128565084-superintelligence-paths-dangers-strategies) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*