22 Books recommended by Demis Hassabis

Dreams of a Final Theory
The Scientist's Search for the Ultimate Laws of Nature
Author :Steven Weinberg

"All about a physicist struggling to find a final theory of everything." - Demis Hassabis [Source]

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Creativity, Inc.
Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
Author :Ed Catmull

"About Pixar." - Demis Hassabis [Source]

Gödel, Escher, Bach
An Eternal Golden Braid
Author :Douglas R. Hofstadter

"Tying together Gödel's incompleteness theory with mathematics, with Escher's drawings, and Bach's fugues. And showing they're all related in some way." - Demis Hassabis [Source]

Game Changer
AlphaZero's Groundbreaking Chess Strategies and the Promise of AI
Author :Matthew Sadler

"If you want to find out more [about] AlphaZero, I recommend checking out [this great book]." - Demis Hassabis [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What books has Demis Hassabis recommended?
Demis Hassabis has recommended a variety of books including but not limited to 'Thinking Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman, 'A sea of Strangers' by Christopher Bollas and 'Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ' by Giulia Enders.
Q2: Who is Demis Hassabis?
Demis Hassabis is an AI researcher, entrepreneur, and game designer. He is the founder and CEO of DeepMind, a leading AI research company that was acquired by Google in 2014. He has also worked on a number of popular video games, including Theme Park, Theme Hospital and Shaq Fu.
Q3: Where does Demis Hassabis recommend these books?
Demis Hassabis recommends books in various mediums, from interviews and articles to books of his own. He also regularly shares his personal recommendations on Twitter.
Q4: What other topics have Demis Hassabis written about?
Demis Hassabis has written about a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, game design and neuroscience. He has also given numerous interviews and TED Talks on the topics.
Q5: What is the importance of reading?
Reading is an important activity to maintain knowledge and foster intellectual growth. It helps to improve creativity, self-awareness and critical thinking. Reading also helps us stay abreast of the latest advances in technology and science, as well as providing mental stimulation.