{"product_id":"genesis-artificial-intelligence-hope-and-the-human-spirit-9780316581295","title":"Genesis | Eric Schmidt, Henry A. Kissinger \u0026 Craig Mundie","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eGenesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn this final, profound work, the late elder statesman Henry Kissinger joins forces with two leading technologists, Eric Schmidt and Craig Mundie, to chart the epochal challenges and opportunities presented by the artificial intelligence revolution. \u003cem\u003eGenesis\u003c\/em\u003e is a deep, multidimensional exploration of how AI—as it absorbs data, gains agency, and intermediates between humans and reality—will fundamentally transform our approach to global crises, from climate change and geopolitical conflict to income inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe authors provide a sober, clear-eyed strategy for navigating this new age, balancing the potential for AI to solve the greatest mysteries of our universe and elevate the human spirit against the intense, unprecedented risks it poses to independent judgment, democratic power, and the nature of human existence itself. \u003cem\u003eGenesis\u003c\/em\u003e serves as an essential manual for policymakers, strategists, and general readers alike, offering a pathway between blind optimism and irrational fear in an era where AI may well spur a new phase in human evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biographies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenry A. Kissinger\u003c\/strong\u003e (1923–2023) was an American diplomat, political scientist, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Throughout his career, he served as United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, shaping international relations through decades of profound geopolitical change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric Schmidt\u003c\/strong\u003e served as CEO and Chairman of Google and Executive Chairman of Alphabet Inc. He is a prominent technological strategist, author, and investor, deeply involved in the intersection of public policy, national security, and AI development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraig Mundie\u003c\/strong\u003e is a former Chief Research and Strategy Officer at Microsoft. He has spent his career at the forefront of the technological revolution, focusing on how emerging computing architectures influence global strategy and the future of innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003ePolicymakers, diplomats, and international relations experts navigating the intersection of technology and national security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTechnologists and business leaders seeking a framework for ethical AI deployment and long-term societal impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAcademics and students of political science, philosophy, and history interested in the evolution of human civilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eGeneral readers interested in high-level intellectual discourse regarding the future of humanity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eLittle, Brown and Company (Hachette Book Group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eNovember 19, 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eFirst US Edition \/ First Printing (Stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat \u0026amp; Binding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover (Quarter-bound matte black paper board with stamped metallic spine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eDust Jacket\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eYes (High-gloss spot UV accents)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eISBN-13 \/ ISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9780316581295 \/ 0316581291\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e288 (Includes strategic analytical chapters and index)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eYes (Conceptual data maps, system interaction flowcharts, and timelines)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; 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