I think a title (like this one) that explicitly includes some of the topics covered is a very good idea. It hints at the fact that there are many short essays, which sounds a lot more inviting than if it were one monolithic work.
Also, this kind of title conjures up more concrete images in the potential reader’s mind and seems more likely to generate interest than a more generic title. You’re only going to read “The Methods of Rationality” if you’re already interested in that topic. “Zombies to AI” (or “AI to Zombies”) just sounds fun!
I think a title (like this one) that explicitly includes some of the topics covered is a very good idea. It hints at the fact that there are many short essays, which sounds a lot more inviting than if it were one monolithic work.
Also, this kind of title conjures up more concrete images in the potential reader’s mind and seems more likely to generate interest than a more generic title. You’re only going to read “The Methods of Rationality” if you’re already interested in that topic. “Zombies to AI” (or “AI to Zombies”) just sounds fun!