“We must understand the new human-machine economy to thrive in it.”

Technology futurists Ayesha and Parag Khanna (whom Esquire magazine called one of the 75 people who will influence the 21st century) declare that we are rapidly moving from a point of co-existence with technology to a phase of co-evolution with it. In the Hybrid Age, technology is ubiquitous (with trillions of sensors coating our environment), intelligent (devices communicating with each other as well as with us), and social (encouraging us to develop emotional relationships with it). Technology no longer just processes our instruction; it has its own agency, and we respond to it as much as it responds to us. What this means for societies and individuals, as well as communities and nations, is truly world changing. How will we respond and adapt? TED Books (March 2012)

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Discover the transformative power of AI. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the world of artificial intelligence, from its basics to its profound impact on our daily lives. Dive into how AI boosts personal productivity, revolutionizes industries, and even enhances its own capabilities. But it doesn't stop there; this book delves into the ethical considerations in an AI-driven world, offering strategies to safeguard your data and navigate the future. Whether you're a curious beginner or an AI enthusiast, this playbook equips you with the knowledge and resources to thrive in the age of AI and productivity.

As economic and regulatory pressures drive financial institutions to seek efficiency gains by improving the quality of their trading processes and systems, firms are devoting increasing amounts of capital to maintaining their competitive edge. Straight-Through Processing (STP), which automates every step in the trading system, is the most effective way for firms to remain competitive. According to the Securities Industry Association, the US securities industry will spend $8 billion to implement STP initiatives, and 99% percent of this investment will be made in systems internal to the firm. Straight-Through Processing for Financial Services: The Complete Guide provides the knowledge and tools required by operations managers and systems architects to develop and implement STP processing systems that streamline business processes to maintain competitiveness in the market. Elsevier (November 2007)

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Artificial intelligence has infiltrated our workplace and cities, homes and personal relationships, and is massively disrupting our economies and politics. Dr. Ayesha Khanna, co-founder of one of Asia's leading AI solutions companies, and Dr. Parag Khanna, managing partner of data-driven scenario firm FutureMap, turns the tables on the current conversation by putting human agency at the center of the AI debate. Rather than waiting for technological waves to drown us, they encourage each of us to ask: What can AI do for you? Ayesha and Parag portray AI as a tool to amplify human potential, and take you on a journey in which AI boosts your productivity and inventiveness. Our irreversible co-evolution with AI will forever change how our societies function. It’s time we took the reins and shaped it for mankind's collective benefit.