The AI Age: Power, Work, and the Future of Humanity
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2026
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- Title
- The AI Age: Power, Work, and the Future of Humanity
- Author
- Design, Rsl
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798249712433
- Illustrator
- Design, RSL
Power, Work, and the Future of Humanity
By Roger S Smith
Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It is transforming how we work, how we think, how governments operate, and what it means to be human. But beneath the headlines and hype lies a deeper story — one about power, control, identity, and the future of civilization itself.
In The AI Age, Roger S Smith takes readers on a gripping exploration of the technological revolution reshaping our world. From the rise of intelligent machines and the future of work to global AI competition, digital surveillance, and the possibility of superintelligent systems, this book explains the forces driving humanity toward an uncertain but extraordinary future.
Written in clear, compelling language, The AI Age reveals how automation may redefine employment, how algorithms shape beliefs and behavior, how governments and corporations compete for technological dominance, and how human identity itself may evolve as the boundary between people and machines begins to disappear.
This is not just a book about technology — it is a guide to understanding the future of society, freedom, and human existence.
Inside this groundbreaking book, you’ll discover:
- How artificial intelligence actually works — and why it is different from every past technology
- Which jobs will disappear, which will survive, and what “work” will mean in the future
- The global race for AI power between governments, corporations, and nations
- How algorithms shape behavior, influence beliefs, and impact democracy
- The rise of human enhancement, brain–computer interfaces, and augmented intelligence
- The possibility of superintelligence and conscious machines
- The best and worst futures facing humanity — and the choices that will decide them
Memorable ideas from the book:
• “The future is not shaped by technology alone, but by the values that guide its creation.”
• “Artificial intelligence is not just changing what humans do — it is changing what it means to be human.”
• “The greatest risk of intelligent machines is not their power, but how that power is controlled.”
• “Humanity stands at a turning point where its creations may redefine intelligence itself.”
• “The ultimate question is not what machines will become, but what humanity will choose to become alongside them.”
Urgent, thought-provoking, and deeply insightful, The AI Age challenges readers to confront the defining question of our time: Who will control the future — and what kind of world will we create?
If you want to understand the forces reshaping civilization and prepare for the world ahead, this book is essential reading.
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