Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By LD Clarke

I didn't think a book about AI would feel so much like a real book, as opposed to a more foreign concept. From the first chapter on, I felt like I was part of a chat that was about more than just data, algorithms, or how technology is changing things. It was about sharing our beliefs, goals, and future; not a dull academic guide or a scary warning. This article gives us a lot to think about when it comes to how to live in the AI era without losing what makes us human.

What really impressed me was how stable everything was. There are both detailed descriptions of how AI is quickly changing our world and helpful suggestions that come across as smart and caring. Inevitably, there is a sense of urgency, but it comes with knowledge and a call to slow down and consider not only what we can create with AI but also why we're creating it. I liked how they stressed how important it was to build emotional intelligence, creativity, and resilience, not just nice to have, but necessary for our future.

The book's OPEN and CARE models stand out as useful tools. They give big ideas organization and make the conversation about technology and people feel more approachable. I sometimes feel like the speed of technical change is too much to handle. The idea that we can still shape the future in a way that is intentional, reflective, and even spiritual gave me comfort. The book helped me remember that being human isn't a weakness in a tech-driven world; it's what makes us unique.

This book really felt like it was written with heart. It's clear that the author isn't just thinking about new ideas or making money. They're also thinking about what kind of world we want to leave behind. This book gives you clarity without preaching and vision without hype, whether you're a leader, an educator, a business, or just someone trying to figure out what AI means for your life.

Not only is Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI current, it's also important. It helps connect the future of technology with things that will always be important, like respect, understanding, and curiosity. It not only makes you smarter, but it also makes you want to help shape the world for future generations.

About the Author

Faisal Hoque

Faisal Hoque is an accomplished entrepreneur, noted thought leader, technology innovator, advisor to CEOs, BODs, and the US federal government, with more than 25 years of cross-industry success.

He has authored, co-authored 10 award-winning books (his awards include Axiom Gold Medal, Foreword, PenCraft, BIBA, Book Excellence, Globee, American Book Fest, and others) on humanity, business, and technology, including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller "REINVENT – Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyper-Digital Era" published in association with IMD (Institute for Management Development) (Fast Company Press, 2023), the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller "LIFT – Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change" (Fast Company Press, 2022), and the #2 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller "Everything Connects – Cultivating Mindfulness, Creativity, and Innovation for Long-Term Value" (2nd Edition, Fast Company Press, 2022). His ground-breaking first book "e-Enterprise" was released by Cambridge University Press in 2000.

He is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies. They focus on enabling sustainable and transformational changes. His broad areas of expertise include innovation, leadership, management, sustainable growth, transformation, strategy, governance, M&A, frameworks, and digital platforms. He is a 3 times winning Founder and CEO of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ awards.