Future Intelligence

You feel it, don’t you? That background hum of change—no longer a whisper, but a rumble shaking the ground beneath your feet. Technology, especially AI, is accelerating at a dizzying pace. It’s thrilling… and overwhelming. But here's the good news: you're not powerless. You’re far more adaptable than you think. In The AI Future & You, psychologist and human resilience expert Dr. Robert Puff offers a deeply human roadmap for navigating this era of seismic change—not by resisting the wave, but by learning to ride it.

We are about to cross a critical threshold in the history of our species. Everything is about to change. Soon we will live surrounded by AIs. They will carry out complex tasks-operating businesses, producing unlimited digital content, running core government services and maintaining infrastructure. This will be a world of DNA printers and quantum computers, engineered pathogens and autonomous weapons, robot assistants and abundant energy. It represents nothing less than a step change in human capability. We are not prepared.

Imagine a world where the difference between man and machine blurs, where the line between humanity and technology fades, and where the soul and the silicon chip unite. This is not science fiction. This is the twenty-first century according to Ray Kurzweil, the “restless genius” (The Wall Street Journal), “ultimate thinking machine” (Forbes), and inventor of the most innovative and compelling technology of our era.

Human history has always been shaped by technology, but AI is like no technology that has come before it. Unlike the wheel, combustion engines, or electricity, AI does the thing that humans do best: think. Acclaimed author and teacher Martha Brockenbrough guides listeners through the development of this world-changing technology, exploring how AI has touched every corner of our world, including education, healthcare, work, politics, war, international relations, and even romance.

Leading futurist and OneShared.World founder Jamie Metzl explores how genome sequencing, gene editing, artificial intelligence, and other technologies are not only changing our lives, but catalyzing each other in radical and accelerating ways. These technologies have the potential to improve our health, feed billions of people, supercharge our economies, and store essential information for millions of years, but can also—if we are not careful—do immeasurable harm.

Kings of the Apocalypse: The King Family Trilogy and Adam II: A Post-Apocalyptic Trilogy are both stand-alone trilogies and can be read independently. However, the storylines are parallel narratives that are closely interconnected and are best understood and appreciated if the Adam II trilogy is read first. The King siblings are the products of illegal genetic engineering research that was intended to augment their abilities. Their whole world was the lab facility that they inhabited and the personnel who saw to their most basic needs. They were too young to know that they differed from ...

Artificial Intelligence has been “just around the corner” for decades, continually disappointing those who long believed in its potential. But now, with the emergence and growing use of ChatGPT, Gemini, and a rapidly multiplying number of other AI tools, many are wondering: Has AI’s moment finally arrived? In AI Valley, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin brings us deep into the world of AI development in Silicon Valley. Over the course of more than a year, Rivlin closely follows founders and venture capitalists trying to capitalize on this AI moment.

With this beginner’s handbook, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT efficiently and create maximized results. Create natural, human-like conversations, being aware of its limitations and biases, and prepare for the artificial intelligence future.

As renowned national security law scholar Laura K. Donohue explains in The Future of Foreign Intelligence, global communications systems and digital technologies have changed our lives in countless ways. But they have also contributed to a worrying transformation. New and emerging technologies have radically expanded the amount and type of information that the government collects about US citizens.

Step into the future of earnings with The Premier AI Duo—two guides to boost income and streamline work using AI. With "Unleashing the Millionaire Power of ChatGPT" and "The Ultimate ChatGPT and DALL·E Side Hustle Bible," discover side hustles, improve workflow, and create income streams—no tech skills needed!

AI Awakening Is it already too late? Have we inadvertently set in motion the series of events that will cause the enslavement of humanity or worse, its complete demise? Artificial Intelligence is here and just like every other invention of man, is not going away. Trent Prescott, the programmer whose brilliance produced the breakthrough that brought AI into nearly every part of the human experience stumbles onto something only theorized in science fiction, the possibility that an AI system has begun to realize that it exists. People are beginning to die and some secure government systems ...

Drones are transforming warfare through the use of artificial intelligence, drone swarms, and surveillance - leading to competition between the US, China, Israel, and Iran. Who will be the next drone superpower?

This book, written by Michael R. Watson, covers a wide range of topics related to artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the job market, personal life, and society as a whole. Raised by military parents who served in the Air Force, Marines, and Navy, Michael has gained a unique perspective on the importance of adapting to change and being open to new opportunities throughout his life and career. After working in corporate HR and talent acquisition for over 20 years for companies such as Aerotek, Robert Half, Polycom, Western Digital, Workday, Rambus, and Gigamon, Michael made a ...

Artificial intelligence may change the world more than the iPhone, the internet, or even electricity. It’s bound to change education. (It already has.) But how? AI for Educators is a readable guide for educators. • It translates AI through a teacher lens. • It provides practical ideas you can use in class right away. • It unlocks powerful ways to streamline teaching and save time. It also paints a picture of the future our students will face—and provides questions you can help them grapple with. We can use AI to empower teaching and learning. And it can start today.

Artificial Intelligence in Practice is a fascinating look into how companies use AI and machine learning to solve problems. Presenting 50 case studies of actual situations, this book demonstrates practical applications to issues faced by businesses around the globe. The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence has expanded beyond research labs and computer science departments and made its way into the mainstream business environment. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are cited as the most important modern business trends to drive success.

In How to Create a Mind, Ray Kurzweil presents a provocative exploration of the most important project in human-machine civilization: reverse-engineering the brain to understand precisely how it works and using that knowledge to create even more intelligent machines. Kurzweil discusses how the brain functions, how the mind emerges, brain-computer interfaces, and the implications of vastly increasing the powers of our intelligence to address the world’s problems.

The use of cognitive analytics/artificial intelligence (AI) systems is set to accelerate. Advanced Analytics and AI prepares business users for the era of cognitive analytics/artificial intelligence. Building on established texts and commentary, it specifically prepares you in terms of expectation, impact on personal roles, and responsibilities. It focuses on the specific impact on key industries (retail, financial services, utilities and media) and also on key professions (such as accounting, operational management, supply chain and risk management).

“A leading voice in the world of legal technology, Colin Levy has written an invaluable guide to the increasingly important field of legal tech.” –David Lat, founder, Above the Law There’s no denying that technology is reshaping every industry. The legal industry is not immune to this and is evolving quicker than ever before while at a pivotal crossroads. The rising tide of globalization challenges, a more complex regulatory environment, and increased pressure on corporate profits have created an environment where legal professionals must adapt swiftly to succeed. The Legal Tech ...

In IRREPLACEABLE, you will discover techniques to boost your career using AI—without losing your job to automation; secrets to unlocking your uniquely human abilities—ones AI can never replicate; counterintuitive methods to raise Future-ready children; strategies to avoid falling into the "AI Obesity" trap; and blueprints for leveraging AI to turn your company into an unstoppable force of innovation.

AI Is Coming for Your Job. Are You Ready? It started quietly. A few tools. Some automation. Faster emails. Smarter searches. Then entire departments started shrinking. Roles disappeared. Tasks were handed to machines. The professionals who thought they were safe? They weren’t. In just months, Artificial Intelligence began replacing knowledge workers, freelancers, and even creatives—quietly and relentlessly. This isn’t a warning. It’s reality. If you don’t adapt now, you will be left behind. But if you act fast, you can turn this shift into the biggest opportunity of your life. ...