This book is your guide to navigating the transition from the old economy of information and procedures to the new economy of insight and purpose. Here's what lies ahead:
Part I completes our map of the new innovation landscape. Chapter 2 surveys AI's current capabilities across industries, helping you spot patterns of automation and opportunity. Chapter 3 dives deep into the "Human 6%"—the irreducible human capabilities that become more valuable as everything else gets automated.
Part II explores the five pillars of human advantage in detail. Each chapter combines neuroscience, case studies, and practical frameworks to help you develop irreplaceable capabilities: meta-thinking, cultural synthesis, ethical innovation, relationship innovation, and meaning-making.
Part III shifts from theory to practice with the AI-first Innovation Loop—a repeatable system for combining human creativity with machine capability. You'll learn from six detailed case studies and master the tactical skills of human-AI collaboration.
Part IV future-proofs your mindset with protocols for infinite learning, network building, and maintaining human agency in an AI-saturated world.
Each chapter includes: - Opening stories that illustrate the stakes - Research-backed frameworks you can apply immediately - Real-world case studies from startups to Fortune 500s - Practical exercises to build your capabilities - One-sentence takeaways designed to stick