Book Capsules, October 2024

Irreplaceable
Pascal Bornet
Wiley, 304 pp., $28

Artificial intelligence isn't a destination; it's a vehicle that takes society to a more human future. Bornet uses his 20 years of experience pioneering research in human interaction with AI to introduce what he calls "Three Competencies of the Future." He also demonstrates how to live and thrive using the new technology. The book offers strategies for both readers' personal lives and their careers. As an example, Irreplaceable provides methods for raising children who are immersed in AI and guides business leaders through the difficulties of leveraging the tool to make their companies more innovative. Bornet offers a universal framework to ensure individuals don't fall behind.

Give to Grow
Mo Bunnell
Bard Press, 296 pp., $29.99

There is a straightforward solution to a lot of life's problems: giving. Bunnell writes that when people focus on giving, they eliminate obstacles such as not having enough time, not wanting to be a burden, or not having a particular skill. Those are all perceptions that act as mental roadblocks to success. Bunnell pushes readers to think about long-term success rather than short-term wins. For instance, a great contract can make a person's year, but a great relationship can influence their entire career. The author shows readers how to develop a growth mindset to keep themselves in control of their careers and destinies.