The book:

Through fictional narratives set in Munich, Singapore, Dubai, São Paulo, and beyond, the book explores what it means to thrive when machines can mirror so much of what we thought made us unique. Each story illuminates practical tools you can put into practice straight away:

Four foundational principles:

• Curiosity — Approaching AI as discovery, not threat
• Intentionality — Choosing consciously instead of following algorithmic momentum
• Clarity — Seeing what’s actually happening beneath the hype and fear
• Care — Building systems and practices that preserve human dignity

21 Practical Tools:

Including:

• The Mirror Test — Three questions to ask when the machine shows you something uncanny about yourself

• The Human Qualities Spectrum — Understanding what AI can replicate vs. what remains irreducibly yours
• The Identity Matrix — Mapping what’s replaceable against what endures
• The Intent Map — Making your values visible before momentum decides for you

• The Curiosity Loop — Transforming defensiveness into exploration
• The Orchestration Triangle — Balancing data, intuition, and context

The AI resources

The two AI resources here are designed to allow educators and students to fully benefit from the stories, insights and tools in the book through using the AI platform of their choice, and without having to purchase the book.

The reasoning here is simple: The tools in the book were primarily designed to be accessible by and useful to as many people as possible. And with the association with the ASU Future of Being Human through co-author Andrew Maynard, there’s an implicit responsibility to ensure this.

Both resources are useful for anyone who is grappling with navigating AI in their personal or professional life. But they are especially useful, we believe for educational institutions that are looking for plug and play resources that are primarily focused on student success.