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The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential

BESTSELLER

From one of the world’s leading AI strategists comes a fascinating exploration of the greatest leap in the history of technology.

Book cover titled 'The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential' by Zack Kass, featuring a stylized line-art depiction of a classical statue's head.
Books

The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential

BESTSELLER

From one of the world’s leading AI strategists comes a fascinating exploration of the greatest leap in the history of technology.

Human beings evolve biologically in a slow, linear fashion. But societally, we experience “great leaps”— critical inventions or geopolitical shifts that propel us forward by orders of magnitude. The discovery of fire, the wheel, the printing press, the steam engine, electricity—these moments reshaped the course of history.

A refreshing, well-crafted treatise on the many possible good things that thinking machines can bring.
- Kirkus Reviews -

In The Next Renaissance, global AI advisor Zack Kass argues that AI stands to be the greatest leap yet. With his trademark insight and optimism, Kass explains that we’re on the verge of the most significant technological event in human history — one that will usher in the next renaissance.

The question now isn’t, “Are we building a better future?” It’s, “Are we building an exceptionally better future?


Reviews

Five star reviews from readers across the web:

Loved this book, Inspired by The Next RenAIssance

Expands on themes from Kass’s talks with deeper historical context and Renaissance parallels. Leaves readers inspired to participate actively in shaping the future.

Amy Jones

What the Future May Look Like………

Accessible overview of how daily life, education, and careers may evolve with AI.

Karen Amy

AI amplifies humans intelligence abundantly

Frames AI as a tool for co-creation and abundance, encouraging informed human leadership.

Ulrike Quade

Highly recommend this book, buy and share with others.

Uses Renaissance history to contextualize AI, avoiding hype while encouraging active participation in shaping the future.

Barrett Cordero

Thought-provoking and uplifting

Calm, measured perspective on AI that emphasizes historical context and progress through disruption.

Jennifer “Addy” Adkins

Refreshing, optimistic perspective on AI

Optimistic overview of AI history and its future impact with a strong human-centered message.

jfbabelo

Hopeful, practical and inspiring!

Reframes AI around possibility and progress rather than fear. Acknowledges challenges while remaining energizing and forward-looking.

P. Tracy

Actionable AI perspective

Uses historical examples of rapid technological shifts to frame AI with optimism. Offers an actionable, forward-looking perspective on how AI can be shaped intentionally.

George Shafer

A Truly Human Perspective on AI

Emphasizes AI as a way to free humans to focus on empathy, wisdom, and courage rather than replace them.

Flavor

Great perspective and Human first view

Human-first, optimistic reflection that encourages gratitude, thoughtfulness, and confidence about the future.

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