Eight Essential Skills for the Age of AI

This blog post explores a curated selection of books that have profoundly influenced my understanding of artificial intelligence and the skills needed to effectively interact with it. Many of these works, while not explicitly about AI, offer crucial frameworks for critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and understanding the complex interplay between technology and society. They provide valuable tools for navigating the ethical and societal implications of AI, fostering responsible development, and ensuring that AI serves humanity.

I read, studied, and took notes on many other books during the writing process, but these were among the best at highlighting skills or perspectives necessary for the age of AI. There are many more, and I will continue to grow this list and write reviews for them all.

“As local newspapers are the counterbalance to our modern politics, local libraries and bookshops will serve as an antidote to the perils of AI.”