Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI ⁠ (Mollick 2024) - Weekend Book Review

Welcome to Revise and Resubmit. This is your Weekend Book Review, where we unpack transformative ideas from groundbreaking books. Today, we’re exploring Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick, a thought-provoking guide to thriving in the age of consumer AI. Published by W.H. Allen, this book is as timely as it is insightful, bringing clarity to a world in flux.

Ethan Mollick isn’t just a professor; he’s a pioneer in the study of innovation and entrepreneurship at Wharton. Renowned for his ability to simplify complex concepts, Mollick’s research has graced the pages of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. And now, he’s turning his spotlight on artificial intelligence—urging us to see AI not as a replacement for human effort but as a collaborator, a co-worker, and even a coach.

In Co-Intelligence, Mollick dives into the practical realities of working with AI. He’s optimistic yet grounded, showing us how these tools can amplify creativity and productivity while tackling thorny issues like bias and misuse. It’s a roadmap for harnessing the promise of AI without losing sight of the challenges.

But here’s the question that will linger with you long after you’ve read the final page: Can we truly build a partnership between humans and machines that amplifies the best in both? Or are we overlooking the complexities of this delicate dance?

A huge thank you to Ethan Mollick for this insightful exploration and to W.H. Allen for delivering this crucial book to readers worldwide.

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Now, let’s dive into Co-Intelligence and explore how we can live and work with AI in ways that redefine what it means to be human. Are you ready to co-create the future?

Reference

Mollick, E. (2024). Co-Intelligence. Random House UK. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741805/co-intelligence-by-ethan-mollick/

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