by Kevin Roose
First published 2021
Artificial intelligence has moved from science fiction into daily reality. Algorithms now influence the news we consume, the products we purchase, and the connections we make with others. New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose addresses a critical question that goes beyond job displacement fears: how do people maintain their humanity in a world increasingly designed by and for machines? Roose presents nine practical rules for thriving in the age of automation. He advocates doing work that is surprising, social, and scarce. He suggests demoting your phone, working near other people, and treating AI like an army of chimpanzees. His approach rejects the idea that humans must become more machine-like to compete. Instead of pursuing hyper-efficiency and data-driven behavior, Roose argues people should embrace what makes them distinctly human. The book offers a pragmatic blueprint for protecting your future while focusing on creative, inspiring, and meaningful work that only humans can perform.
Genres: science, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century, artificial-intelligence, computer-science
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: informative, non-fiction
Period: 21st-century
256 pages · Hardcover · Random House