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The Myth of Artificial Intelligence

by Erik J. Larson · 2021

Erik J. Larson's argument that current AI systems do not think like humans and that artificial general intelligence remains scientifically unresolved.

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Erik J. Larson · Computer scientist and AI author

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Peter ThielCo-founder, PayPal and Palantir

If you want to know about AI, read this book.

Strongly recommended · Exact quote Source: Harvard University Press

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Harvard University Press prints Thiel's attributed praise for Erik J. Larson's book, including direct reader-facing recommendation language.

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Harvard University Press · 2022 paperback page; original book 2021 · accessed 2026-06-22

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The Harvard University Press title page prints an attributed Peter Thiel blurb telling readers who want to know about AI to read the book.

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Erik J. LarsonComputer scientist and AI author

Computer scientist, tech entrepreneur, and author of The Myth of Artificial Intelligence.

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