Rory Sutherland reading list

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I just watched this presentation from Rory Sutherland: Rory Sutherland: Want Fewer People to go to A&E? Change the Name | Health | WIRED.

At the end he provides this reading list:

I don’t have the time (or money) to read all of those books, the book I picked to read was Nudge.

What’s a good name for an AI?

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Today I saw this article on BBC: The weird way AI assistants get their names.

So I figured I’d ask ChatGPT to suggest some AI names:

ChatGPT 4o

You said:

what’s a good name for an AI?

ChatGPT said:

Here are a few AI name ideas, depending on the vibe you’re going for:

Friendly and approachable

  • Luna: Short, easy to remember, and gives a sense of calm and insight.
  • Eli: A warm and friendly name that’s simple and memorable.
  • Echo: Implies a voice or companion who responds and reflects back.

Futuristic and tech-inspired

  • NOVA: Stands for “New Observer Virtual Assistant,” if you want an acronym, and gives a sense of brightness or discovery.
  • Orion: Named after the constellation, giving it a starry, guiding feel.
  • Zephyr: Evocative of swift and seamless interaction.

Elegant and sophisticated

  • Aether: Based on the idea of something all-encompassing, like the sky or ether.
  • Elara: Derived from one of Jupiter’s moons, adding a sense of celestial intelligence.
  • Astra: Short for “astral” or “astronomy,” suggesting wisdom from the stars.

Let me know if you want more names with a particular tone or theme!