Literary Theory for Robots

Dennis Yi Tenen is a former Microsoft engineer and now a professor of literature at Columbia University. In this thought-provoking exploration of Literary Theory for Robots, he uncovers the hidden ties between storytelling and technology, from medieval Arabic philosophy to Hollywood fiction factories and Cold War labs, showing how humanity has always adapted to new tools. His insights cut through the fear around AI and highlight how each wave of technology creates fresh opportunities for books, publishing, and creativity.