One of the most contrarian books on AI is now published!
My book: “AI BOOGEYMAN — Dispelling Fake News About Job Losses” — is now published! It’s available at Amazon in print and e-book formats. You can order it here.
Dispelling fake-news about job losses related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) — became my mission! IMHO, this is one of the most contrarian books on such subject ever published. It’s delivered to readers with great affection, empathy, and care — as AI veteran and practitioner of over 30+ years should do!
I hope to see many readers join me on a journey to restore sanity. After reading my book none should ever again fall prey to false prophecies. And none should continue losing their sleep due to AI-induced job insecurity.
Despite the hype, job-losses attributed to AI are mostly a fiction and scare tactics of unscrupulous “experts”. There are far more dangerous causes of losing your job than AI. Read about such threats in my book. Hint: AI is not even among the first 10 risks … so, focus your energy on where it really counts!
It’s time we call-out the superficial buzzwords floating around and the hype. And instead, to see more focus on the AI’s impact on many of our problems and potential solutions — large or small.
I draw an analogy between the AI and the … spreadsheets. So, I remind my readers that both are TOOLS! None should be developing Business Plans based on … using spreadsheets. Even a short Elevator Pitch on above would be laughable. And none should be doing the same by highlighting the use of AI — without the focus on the problems, it can solve.
BTW, spreadsheet’s innovation didn’t eliminate accountants, and AI’s innovation is not going to eliminate many of the jobs we currently hold. So, I try to help separate facts from fiction and the wheat from the chaff …
I view book publishing as an entrepreneurial venture. As such, my book needs to offer a unique value proposition to a reader, and in order to sell — a strong brand. I, therefore, branded this book in three words — as AI ANXIETY BUSTER!
The book will dismiss an unprecedented onslaught of doom and gloom predictions — from a unique perspective of seasoned AI practitioner. It’s time to focus my readers on what’s notable and skip the noise!
To all the economists, futurists, scientists and authors spreading Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) about the shiny robots replacing humans — I like to remind a single quote from Yogi Berra: “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future”
Spreading unproven and hypothetical statistics about job losses is a disease — a social disease, to be precise. Therefore, the subtitle of my book could as well simply say: “Just A Spoonful Of Medicine From AI Practitioner of 30+ Years”.
Not since Y2K scare, the predictions of AI-linked job losses have turned the prophecies of FUDs into such a massive cottage industry. In the past, the doom and gloom projections primarily aimed at blue-collar workers — to be replaced by robotics and automation. Now, AI is being perceived as a THREAT TO ALL — including all white-collar professionals.
If you’re a doctor, a lawyer, a Fortune 500 CEO, or even a …. book publisher — sooner or later, you begin to think about how AI is going to affect your own job security. And the more mass media articles you read — the more it creeps under your skin.
Like it or not, such uncomfortable feelings can’t be easily ignored. The anxieties and confusions created by mass media articles are real. Surprised? — don’t be.
It’s like hitting someone over the head with a 2x4 — and then asking politely if he/she is dizzy?
Whether you’re just entering the job market or are currently employed and concerned about losing your job in the next few years — read this book!
Sharing my 30 years of AI “wisdom” with a wide audience gives me enormous satisfaction. After all — lives will be changed … as they are changing already. And the best way to deal with change is to be better prepared …
Without restoring a common sense — too much energy, time and money will be wasted by both: employers and employees of many progressive businesses and institutions. In some cases — such bad decisions might bring devastating consequences….
The book publishing industry is no different from any other market segment. Successful authors are no different from a successful physicist, or musicians. In the end, it all boils down to …. People. After all, even 100 mediocre musicians do not amount to one Beethoven — the same way 100 mediocre physicists are not a substitute to Einstein’s brilliance.
So, enough is enough! To paraphrase Peter Finch’s call to arms from 1976 Network movie:
“I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!” Are you?
I would like to thank my family, and all my followers on Twitter, Linkedin, friends, acquaintances, and complete strangers — for all the generous feedback, comments, and suggestions I received. It was invaluable — and I feel extremely privileged to receive such insights. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
During the next 90 days, I will be promoting my book and appear on podcasts, interviews, talk shows, and more. If you know of similar events/venues that might be interested in hearing about my book — please let me know. Thank you.
P.S. Please note that as my book chapters became available, I offered free access on Linkedin, Twitter, and Medium. Unfortunately, following the book’s publication, only two introductory chapters will remain available on social media and Canada Green ESCO’s website …
