The Singularity Shift: Unveiling the Future of Humanity and Intelligence - Hardcover

Karpinsky, Dave

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798898660093

Publisher: Green Parrot Media, 2025

Synopsis

What if humanity's greatest breakthrough becomes its greatest undoing?

In The Singularity Shift, author Dave Karpinsky delivers a gripping, deeply thought-provoking journey into the heart of the artificial intelligence revolution-where the lines between human and machine blur, and the future of consciousness itself hangs in the balance. Blending science, philosophy, and cultural insight, this genre-defying nonfiction book explores how rapid advances in AI, machine learning, and automation are transforming our societies, redefining intelligence, and quietly reshaping what it means to be human.

Perfect for readers of Yuval Noah Harari, Ray Kurzweil, and Shoshana Zuboff, this book is a must-read for technologists, futurists, ethicists, and anyone curious about the consequences of humanity's race toward the singularity. If you're searching for books about artificial intelligence, the future of technology and humanity, or what the singularity means for free will, this guide delivers powerful insight with a journalist's depth and a philosopher's precision.

Karpinsky takes readers beyond the technical to examine the psychological, social, and spiritual costs of digital dependence and cognitive outsourcing. Through clear, compelling prose, he exposes the unintended consequences of AI adoption-from algorithmic bias and surveillance to the erosion of critical thinking and human connection. This isn't science fiction-it's a roadmap of what's already happening, and a warning of what's coming next.

Inside this book, you'll explore:

• • The real definition and timeline of the technological singularity
  • How artificial intelligence is shifting power, labor, and identity
  • The threat of algorithmic thinking replacing human intuition and morality
  • The hidden risks of machine dependency, cognitive offloading, and digital conformity
  • Why consciousness and free will are being redefined in the age of AI
  • What history, evolution, and philosophy teach us about the next phase of human development

Brimming with original insight and written for a global audience, The Singularity Shift is not just a book-it's a wake-up call. Timely, accessible, and profoundly relevant, it challenges you to think critically before the machines do it for you.

Preview a chapter today, share with fellow thinkers, and be part of the conversation before the future decides it for you.

About this title

About the Author

Dave Karpinsky, PhD (ABD), MBA, PMP, Prosci, is a seasoned global executive, consultant, and author with over three decades of leadership in enterprise technology and transformation. With extensive experience delivering high-impact programs in over 60 countries, Dave has built a career at the intersection of business strategy, technology innovation, and operational excellence.Dave's expertise spans enterprise systems, digital transformation, and organizational change management. He has led complex, multimillion-dollar programs across industries such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, life sciences, energy, finance, and public sector. His background includes senior leadership roles at firms such as Accenture, McKinsey & Co., SAP, IBM, KPMG, and BearingPoint. Known for rescuing challenged initiatives and building scalable governance frameworks, Dave has become a go-to advisor for C-level leaders facing high-stakes delivery.Fluent in four languages and culturally agile, Dave thrives in multinational environments, aligning global teams across diverse workstreams. He has directed mission-critical initiatives for Global 500 companies. His ability to bridge business and IT has enabled him to lead successful rollouts involving ERP, AI, CRM, data, analytics, cloud, and integration platforms.Beyond delivery execution, Dave is a respected thought leader and educator. He has taught project management, business strategy, and information systems at Lawrence Technological University, University of Phoenix, and Colorado Technical University. As an author, he translates deep industry experience into practical, actionable guidance for professionals navigating complex challenges.Dave holds an MBA in Technology Management, PhD in Information Systems, and maintains certifications in project management (PMP), organizational change (Prosci), and multiple SAP and Salesforce specializations. He is passionate about helping teams succeed in fast-changing environments and believes in building sustainable, resilient solutions that create long-term value.Outside of work, Dave enjoys world travel, astrophotography, and performance cars. He brings the same curiosity and precision to his hobbies as he does to his profession-always learning, exploring, and pushing boundaries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Green Parrot Media
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798898660093
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130