Shared Wisdom
cultural evolution in the age of ai
$78.87
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2025
Summary
Shared Wisdom: Rebuilding Society Through Human-Centered Technology
In Shared Wisdom, Alex Pentland explores the historical interplay between technology and society, highlighting the pivotal role of cultural inventions in driving progress. From the rise of civilizations to the Scientific Revolution, humanity’s advancements have been fueled by innovations that cultivate collective wisdom and accelerate progress.
Addressing contemporary challenges like climate change …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262050999 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0262050994 |
| Author: | Alex Pentland |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
About The Author
Alex Pentland
Alex Pentland is a Stanford HAI Fellow and MIT Toshiba Professor. Named one of the “100 People to Watch This Century” by Newsweek and “one of the seven most powerful data scientists in the world” by Forbes, he is a member of the US National Academy of Engineering, an advisor to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Lab, and an advisor to the UN Secretary General’s office. His work has helped manage privacy and security for the world’s digital networks by establishing authentication standards, protect personal privacy by contributing to the pioneering EU privacy law, and provide healthcare support for hundreds of millions of people worldwide through both for-profit and not-for-profit companies.
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