AI and the Art of Being Human

How do you rediscover what makes you you in a world where AI can replicate everything you do?

A profoundly human book on one of the defining questions of our time.

-Thupten Jinpa, Translator to the Dalai Lama

A visionary framework for a future where technology serves our deepest aspirations.

-Ken Durazzo, Vice President of Dell Research

A must-read for anyone trying to figure out their place in an AI-infused world.

-Chris Yeh, Co-author of Blitzscaling

In AI and the Art of Being Human, Abbott and Maynard show how to embrace your full humanity at a time when machines are increasingly able to mirror your every move. Blending storytelling and practical insight, they reveal what becomes possible when technology reflects who we are - and how to thrive in an AI-shaped future.

Whether you're a professional, entrepreneur, investor, parent, artist, or simply navigating modern life, this book equips you to live more intentionally, more creatively, and more humanely in an age of AI.

Inside, you'll discover:

Four guiding principles to help you resist easy AI-generated answers, act with purpose, see beneath the data, and prioritize human flourishing.Twenty-one practical tools you can apply immediately in your work and life.Fictional narratives that transform abstract ideas into future possibilities.

About the Authors

Jeffrey Abbott is a founding partner of Blitzscaling Ventures and founder of AI Salon. Andrew Maynard is a professor at Arizona State University and a leading expert on navigating the impacts of AI.