Literature
Consider Phlebas
Iain M. Banks · 1987
Lindy Score
4,773·Classic
39 yrs
Age
2
Endorsers
Why it endured
The first novel in Banks' legendary Culture series, set in a post-scarcity civilization governed by benevolent artificial intelligences. A gripping adventure that asks what meaning and purpose look like in a world where scarcity has been abolished — one of the most influential visions of a beneficial AI future.
What they're saying
2 people recommend this book
PewDiePieContent creator & book reviewer
“The Culture series is one of the best science fiction universes ever created. Consider Phlebas is a perfect entry point — big ideas wrapped in a genuinely gripping story.”
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Demis HassabisCEO of Google DeepMind
“Iain Banks imagined the post-AGI world better than anyone. The Culture novels are required reading for anyone thinking about what beneficial AI could actually look like.”