Author Erik Larson discusses his book The Myth of Artificial Intelligence to clear the air surrounding superintelligence and shed light on the empty claims made about general intelligence. After working in the field alongside influential computer scientists such as Kurzweil, Larson discovered that without a huge breakthrough artificial intelligence is likely unachievable. Erik Larson’s book walks the reader through the advanced AI systems we use today, as well as what the future holds for developing general intelligence. Follow along as tech entrepreneur and author, Erik Larson talks with Dr. Jed Macosko, academic director of AcademicInfluence.com and professor of physics at Wake Forest University.