Brian Christian — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Author of The Alignment Problem (2020), a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for best science and technology book.
Author of Algorithms to Live By (2016), a #1 bestselling nonfiction book on Audible and an Amazon best science book of the year.
Author of The Most Human Human (2011), a Wall Street Journal best-seller and New York Times editors' choice.
Visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley since 2012.
Pursuing a doctorate in experimental psychology at Lincoln College, University of Oxford, since 2023.
Holds a degree in computer science and philosophy from Brown University.
Conducts research on computational cognitive science and AI alignment, including reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF).

Biography

Brian Christian is an American non-fiction author, researcher, poet, and programmer, recognized for his bestselling books that delve into the human implications of computer science. His notable works include *The Most Human Human* (2011), *Algorithms to Live By* (2016), and *The Alignment Problem* (2020). Christian holds a degree in computer science and philosophy from Brown University and an MFA in poetry from the University of Washington.