# **Uncovering the Truth Behind AI with a Hint of Terminator Drama**
## **Key Points:**
– Unwritten law in AI discussions: include a Terminator reference early on, because who doesn’t love a good Schwarzenegger flick?
– Surprisingly, no one under 30 seems to have seen Terminator, yet it’s still a go-to analogy for AI conversations.
– AI expert Neil Lawrence’s new book, “The Atomic Human,” dives into the AI realm with Terminator nods galore.
– Men dominating AI discussions often fall back on references to Terminator and biblical creations for that extra intellectual flair.
– Modern AI critiques like “Ex Machina” challenge techbro hubris, mocking Silicon Valley CEOs with God-like AI creation claims.
### **Final Thoughts:**
It’s both humorous and slightly disconcerting how the Terminator still looms large in AI discussions, despite newer and more thought-provoking narratives like “Ex Machina.” Maybe it’s time to retire Arnold and his iconic one-liners when pondering the complexities of artificial intelligence. Or are we just stuck in an AI sci-fi loop waiting for a new script to take us forward?
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/jun/20/the-atomic-human-by-neil-lawrence-review-return-of-the-terminator
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