James Barrat
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James Barrat

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James Barrat is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose compelling work has captivated audiences worldwide through collaborations with prominent networks including National Geographic, PBS, Discovery Channel, and leading broadcasters across Europe. He is the acclaimed author of Our Final Invention, Facing Suicide, and The Intelligence Explosion. Renowned for his deep expertise, Barrat is an internationally sought-after speaker, engaging audiences with insightful discussions on the extraordinary promise—and peril—of artificial intelligence. Barrat has extensive experience transforming cutting-edge scientific concepts into bestselling books. His influential work, Our Final Invention, named a "Definitive Tech Book of 2013" by the Huffington Post, helped establish an important genre of nonfiction focused on the critical examination of artificial intelligence—paving the way for notable titles such as Nick Bostrom's Superintelligence and Max Tegmark's Life 3.0. As a frequent keynote speaker and thought leader in AI-risk, Barrat consistently contributes meaningful insights to discussions about AI and its implications. His expertise earned recognition from Time Magazine, which identified him as one of "5 Very Smart People Who Think Artificial Intelligence Could Bring the Apocalypse."
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    • Our Final Invention

    • Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era
    • By: James Barrat
    • Narrated by: Gary Dana
    • Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
    • Release date: 29-05-2014
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 69 ratings

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