My recent favorite. De Kai emphasizes that AI is our digital offspring, destined to shape our every facet of existence. The book challenges us with an astounding reflection: AI is our child, so what are we doing, as parents, to raise it ethically for a good and human-centered future?

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Written by Microsoft’s Chief Data Scientist Juan M. Lavista Ferres and Director of AI for Health William B. Weeks, members of the AI for Good Lab Team, with a featured foreword by Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, the book shares a utopian view of how technology can be optimized for social good, sharing practical examples across health, climate, and humanitarian action. United to present a roadmap for a better future, this team offers a vital framework for ethically navigating AI’s power in the real-world.

A special thank you to Courtney for this book, and for caring so deeply for my learning journey!

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A book that is an intellectual wake-up call. A mind-bending classic from the French philosopher who argues we now live in a “hyperreality,” where the simulation is more real than reality itself. Baudrillard begs you to wonder: is objective truth ever attainable in the modern state of hyperreality, contaminated by deepfakes and misinformation? Living in a culture saturated with simulations that mask the absence of reality, Baudrillard is bound to challenge your assumptions on our perception of the real world, through media and authenticity

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The most digestible introductory guide to the next era of the internet, this book answers all your burning questions about the Metaverse – a massively scaled, persistent, interactive, and interoperable network of real-time rendered 3D virtual worlds that can be experienced synchronously by an effectively unlimited number of users. Ball breaks down complex concepts like Web3, NFTs, and virtual economies into easy-to-understand explanations, making it perfect for understanding how digital worlds will revolutionize our economy and culture.

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This classic text is your ultimate feminist guide to living in a technological world, arguing that we’ve grown to become cyborgs for the last couple of decades. Haraway convincingly showcases how technology augments and redefines our physical reality, from eyeglasses becoming an extension of our vision, our reliance on supplements rather than natural foods, alarms that limit us from sleeping naturally, she guides how technology is further wovening into our bodies and identity. An essential and groundbreaking read for any baddies wanting to explore the human-machine interface.

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