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Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI Hardcover – March 25, 2025
As humanity takes its first steps into the Age of Artificial Intelligence, we are only just beginning to think through the possibilities and the dangers this technology brings. But we do not have time for leisurely speculation. AI will overturn the world we know in our lifetimes, and we must prepare ourselves to meet the unprecedented changes that will soon be upon us.
This book provides readers with the road maps they need to tackle the most important questions of our generation.
- It offers a unique perspective that emerges at the intersection of philosophy, humanity, business, and technology, providing powerful and practical frameworks to guide readers in understanding and utilizing AI.
- The OPEN framework offers a guide to unlocking the potential of AI, while the CARE framework focuses on protecting against its dangers.
- Structured approaches are tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals, businesses, and government agencies, offering comprehensive strategies for navigating the evolving AI landscape.
- Print length352 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPost Hill Press
- Publication dateMarch 25, 2025
- ISBN-13979-8895650103
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—Thomas H. Davenport, President's Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management, Babson College, and Fellow, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. Author of All In on AI, Working with AI, and Only Humans Need Apply
"In TRANSCEND, Faisal Hoque delivers readers a thought-stirring exploration of what it means to be human in a world of artificial intelligence. His wise 'detach and devote' approach offers a powerful strategy for deriving the best of both human potential and machine intelligence."
—Daniel H. Pink, New York Times #1 bestselling author of The Power of Regret, A Whole New Mind, and Drive
"Working at scale on cutting-edge AI innovation with the world's top VC firms and their high-growth startups, I identify trends early and work with their leaders to rapidly determine actionable steps forward, safeguarded by modern governance frameworks, ultimately in service to the greater good of humanity. The frameworks in TRANSCEND are ethically robust and practical. TRANSCEND is my Go-To for guiding entrepreneurs, investors, executive leaders, and board members alike."
—Tereza Nemessanyi, Global Director of Venture Capital and Private Equity Partnerships, Microsoft
"With TRANSCEND, Faisal Hoque asks us not just to better understand AI, but to better understand ourselves. He asks the big questions—about values, ethics, and trust—and provides a guide that is both philosophical and practical in its quest to harness the best of humanity...today and from here on out."
—April Rinne, Global Futurist and Author of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change
"TRANSCEND offers a clear and timely guide to understanding the impact of AI on humanity. Combining philosophy, technology, and practical advice, Hoque provides readers with helpful frameworks to unlock AI's potential—all while protecting what makes us human. It's a must-read for anyone looking to responsibly navigate the future of AI in business, leadership, and society."
—Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There
"In TRANSCEND, Faisal Hoque demands that you stay OPEN, learn to CARE, and keep people at the heart of the AI wave. An imperative read worthy of your full and undivided attention."
—Dan Pontefract, award-winning author of Work-Life Bloom, Lead. Care. Win., and Open to Think
"A brave wake-up call.... Indispensable reading."
—Terence Mauri, Hack Future Lab founder and author of The Upside of Disruption
"Faisal Hoque's new book builds upon his important work on strategy and sustainable transformation. By combining insights from philosophers and spiritual leaders with his management and technical expertise around AI, TRANSCEND provides practical frameworks and use cases to help organizations harness the potential of AI for the good of humanity."
— Des Dearlove and Stuart Crainer, Co-founders, Thinkers50
"In this emerging age of AI, we fear the machines taking over. In TRANSCEND, world-leading management thinker Faisal Hoque tells us that we should fear losing our humanity more. He offers practical and thought-provoking approaches to unlock the potential of AI in a safe and responsible way. In a future world that will be radically different from today, Hoque helps us to see how we will navigate the transition without losing control, without losing purpose, without losing ourselves."
—Dr. Gary Crotaz, host of The Unlock Moment podcast, executive coach and author
"TRANSCEND offers a refreshingly balanced perspective on AI, neither overhyping nor fear mongering. It offers the frameworks, tools, and perspective needed for navigating the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven future."
—Dr. Jayshree Seth, Chief Science Advocate at 3M
"TRANSCEND rethinks our relationship with AI. Hoque's insights will resonate with technologists and humanists alike."
—Dr. Jordi Díaz, Dean and Director General, EADA Business School, Barcelona
"While some predict that AI is making human thought obsolete, Faisal Hoque demonstrates how crucial human reflection remains. Facing today's AI challenges requires engaging with fundamental philosophical questions—not for the sake of theory, but to protect our future. TRANSCEND points the way."
—Sverre Spoelstra, Professor of Organization, Lund University, founding member of the Leadership and Contemporary Challenges research group, Copenhagen Business School
"Faisal brilliantly guides us into the future of Human/AI collaboration, showing how it can elevate our personal and professional lives in ways we've only begun to imagine. With clear, actionable frameworks, he empowers individuals and organizations to harness the immense potential of AI while offering thoughtful strategies to manage its risks. His insights transform fear into fascination, inviting us to see AI not as a threat, but as a powerful partner in advancing the shared evolution of humanity and technology. This book will help readers 'transcend' their current relationship with AI and embrace it as an essential force for growth and innovation."
—Dr. Alise Cortez, Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now!, author of The Great Revitalization, and host of the Working on Purpose podcast
"Faisal Hoque has presented us with a wonderful treatise on what it means to be human in the age of AI, and how we can 'detach' from what doesn't serve us and 'devote' ourselves to what does. This will be a meaningful wake-up call for many readers."
—Kate O'Neill, CEO of KO Insights, keynote speaker, author of What Matters Next and Tech Humanist
About the Author
Faisal's life and work are shaped by a unique blend of Eastern philosophy and American entrepreneurial spirit. He volunteers with MIT's IDEAS Social Innovation program and contributes to Thinkers50, the Swiss business school IMD, and other academic institutions. Driven by his personal experiences, Faisal is a passionate advocate for cancer research, actively raising awareness and supporting efforts to combat the disease.
Product details
- ASIN : B0DGF7T8QG
- Publisher : Post Hill Press (March 25, 2025)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 352 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8895650103
- Item Weight : 1.21 pounds
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,619,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,486 in Artificial Intelligence & Semantics
- #69,983 in Philosophy (Books)
- #207,732 in Business & Money (Books)
About the author
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
RECIPIENT OF AXIOM GOLD MEDAL, FOREWORD, PENCRAFT, BIBA, BOOK EXCELLENCE, AMERICAN BOOK FEST, GLOBEE, AND OTHER AWARDS
Faisal Hoque is an accomplished entrepreneur, noted thought leader, technology innovator, advisor to CEOs, BODs, and the US federal government, with more than 25 years of cross-industry success.
He has authored, co-authored 10 award-winning books (his awards include Axiom Gold Medal, Foreword, PenCraft, BIBA, Book Excellence, Globee, American Book Fest, and others) on humanity, business, and technology, including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller "REINVENT – Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyper-Digital Era" published in association with IMD (Institute for Management Development) (Fast Company Press, 2023), the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller "LIFT – Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change" (Fast Company Press, 2022), and the #2 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller "Everything Connects – Cultivating Mindfulness, Creativity, and Innovation for Long-Term Value" (2nd Edition, Fast Company Press, 2022). His ground-breaking first book "e-Enterprise" was released by Cambridge University Press in 2000.
He is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies. They focus on enabling sustainable and transformational changes. His broad areas of expertise include innovation, leadership, management, sustainable growth, transformation, strategy, governance, M&A, frameworks, and digital platforms. He is a 3 times winning Founder and CEO of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ awards.
Throughout his career, he has developed over 20 plus commercial business and technology platforms and worked with private and public sector global brands such as GE, MasterCard, American Express, Northrop Grumman, PepsiCo, IBM, Home Depot, Netscape, Infosys, French Social Security Services, Gartner, Cambridge Technology Partners, JP Morgan Chase, CSC, CACI, US DoD, US DHS, and others. What sets Faisal apart is the unique position and perspective he has always maintained, which is grounded in a hardcore technology with deep roots in leading-edge management science.
His work has appeared in Fast Company, Business Insider, Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Fox, CBS, Financial Times, I by IMD, Mergers & Acquisitions, Forbes, Inc., Leadership Excellence, and Huffington Post among other publications.
American Management Association (AMA) named him one of the "Leaders to Watch". The editors of Ziff-Davis Enterprise named him one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in Technology" alongside leading entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Larry Page, and others. Trust Across America-Trust Around the World (TAA-TWA) named him one of the "Top 100 Thought Leaders" alongside global leaders such as Bill George, Doug Conant, Howard Schultz, and others.
He holds a strong belief that it is through knowledge sharing that we may provide the greatest clarity on how to improve our collective future. As a globetrotter, he is passionate about nature, people, culture, music, and design, and he loves to cook.
Read more about him @ https://faisalhoque.com.
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