{"product_id":"human-power-gry-hasselbalch-9781032698168","title":"Human Power: Seven Traits for the Politics of the AI Machine Age","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rapid and tumultuous technological transformation of our societies has triggered a self-exploratory public debate about what it means to be human. What are our human potential, talents, and powers - what, essentially, is our place in the modern world? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill a culture of machines out-compete a culture of humanity?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this thought-provoking but ultimately hopeful book, scholar and leading technology critic Gry Hasselbalch invites readers to reflect on the shifting dynamics between humans and the AI-powered technologies increasingly shaping our world. Exploring the distinctiveness of human power, the book addresses current debates about technology that portray humans as powerless and flawed - in essence outdated software in dire need of a technological fix - arguing that human power must remain central in discussions about AI and technology. It investigates seven key traits which set humans apart from machines: Creativity, Intuition, Emotion, Life, Defiance, Love, and Wisdom. Drawing on interviews and examples from across arts - including literature, visual arts, film and music - and from technology politics and policymaking, \u003ci\u003eHuman Power \u003c\/i\u003eexplains how these traits provide a foundation for a new politics in the AI Machine Age. One that does not diminish and reduce human power, but actively protects and reinforces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf human power is not a computational process, then what is it? \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuman Power: Seven Traits for the Politics of the AI Machine Age \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003egives human power - our humanity and fundamental \"humanness\" - a renewed voice in a debate dominated by fears and preconceptions about technological power. This important new work will appeal to journalists, policymakers, artists, and educators--and anyone else interested in the rapidly growing role of AI and digital technology in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gry Hasselbalch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032698160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032698168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 252\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.55d","brand":"Gry Hasselbalch","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47758418772223,"sku":"9781032698168","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aba2ce1d-86a4-41fb-a5d9-f6b2a3e6e07d.jpg?v=1765511341","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/human-power-gry-hasselbalch-9781032698168","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}