The Maniac
A novel blending fiction and biography that explores the lives and minds of scientific pioneers, including John von Neumann. It examines the intellectual breakthroughs and moral consequences surrounding the development of artificial intelligence and the atomic bomb.
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Ranked #760 of 1942
Mentioned 1× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 1 episode, most recently on Jan 9, 2026.
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