The best 46 Human-Machine Interaction books

Human-Machine Interaction is a critical aspect of our modern world, shaping how we interact with technology and each other. Our expertly curated book list delves into the nuances of this evolving relationship, offering valuable insights and perspectives that can enhance your understanding.

Explore our collection to discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the realm of Human-Machine Interaction. Ready to navigate the fascinating intersection of humans and technology? Start exploring these insightful titles today!

The best 46 Human-Machine Interaction books
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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku

Physics of the Future

Michio Kaku
How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100
4.1 (262 ratings)
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What's Physics of the Future about?

Physics of the Future (2011) lays out predictions of future technology based on the works and opinions of experts on the cutting edge of physics, genetics, biology and computer science. The author explores some of the hurdles we will have to overcome in order to develop these future technologies, and what fundamental changes we can expect their presence to make on our society.

Who should read Physics of the Future?

  • Anyone interested in cutting-edge science
  • Anyone interested in future technologies
  • Anyone interested in the future of humanity
  • Anyone with a great imagination

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Out of Control by Kevin Kelly

Out of Control

Kevin Kelly
The New Biology of Machines, Social Systems and the Economic World
4.2 (41 ratings)
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What's Out of Control about?

Though written from the perspective of 1994, these blinks paint a startlingly current and still futuristic image of how technological developments like the internet and artificial intelligence could affect society and humanity.

Who should read Out of Control?

  • Fans of science fiction
  • People interested in the long-term impact of the internet on society
  • Futurists and visionaries

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: On Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins and Sandra Blakeslee

On Intelligence

Jeff Hawkins and Sandra Blakeslee
How a New Understanding of the Brain Will Lead to the Creation of Truly Intelligent Machines
3.9 (78 ratings)
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What's On Intelligence about?

These blinks provide an overview of the human brain’s capacity for thinking and for comparing new experiences to old memories. They also explain why today’s machines still aren’t able to emulate this capability, but why we may soon be able to build ones that can.

Who should read On Intelligence?

  • Anyone interested in how the brain works or what makes us intelligent and conscious beings
  • Anyone who wants to know whether we’ll ever build machines that are truly intelligent
  • Anyone wondering whether such intelligent machines would be good or bad for humanity

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Future of the Mind by Michio Kaku

The Future of the Mind

Michio Kaku
The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind
4.4 (165 ratings)
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What's The Future of the Mind about?

The Future of the Mind looks at our current understanding of the human brain, as well as the varied research that is currently being conducted to expand the potential of the mind to areas which sound like science fiction, but could soon be reality.

Who should read The Future of the Mind?

  • Anyone interested in the human brain and how we’ve gained our current understanding of it
  • Anyone interested in future applications of the brain, like sharing memories and emotions with each other telepathically

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Breakpoint by Jeff Stibel

Breakpoint

Jeff Stibel
Why the Web will Implode, Search will be Obsolete, and Everything Else you Need to Know about Technology is in Your Brain
4.0 (22 ratings)
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What's Breakpoint about?

This book deals with the structure, function and development of networks. Drawing on specific aspects of biological, technical and virtual networks, such as the brain and the internet, the author suggests that these networks, however different they may appear, actually have a lot in common. He believes that if we learn how the organic network of the brain works, we can apply those findings to the internet and make it intelligent.

Who should read Breakpoint?

  • Students of biology and computer science
  • Anyone who wants to know where the internet is heading
  • Anyone interested in how the brain works

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Alone Together by Sherry Turkle

Alone Together

Sherry Turkle
Why We Expect More From Technology and Less From Each Other
3.6 (55 ratings)
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What's Alone Together about?

Technology has changed our lives tremendously – in some ways for the better and in some ways for the worse. Alone Together explains how even though a great deal of new technology, like smartphones and social media, is supposed to bring us together, it actually makes us lonelier in the end.

Who should read Alone Together?

  • Anyone interested in technology
  • Anyone interested in society and psychology
  • Anyone interested in how technological changes are affecting us

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom

Superintelligence

Nick Bostrom
Paths, Dangers, Strategies
4.1 (744 ratings)
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What's Superintelligence about?

Superintelligence (2014) investigates how creating a machine more intelligent than a human would change humanity. These blinks are full of facts, figures and studies from a variety of disciplines, resulting in a complex picture of the superintelligent future and how we might arrive there.

Who should read Superintelligence?

  • Anyone working in computer science, neuroscience, robotics or mathematics
  • Fans of science fiction or theories about the human apocalypse
  • People interested in the moral questions surrounding the creation of artificial life forms

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil

The Singularity Is Near

Ray Kurzweil
When Humans Transcend Biology
4.4 (239 ratings)
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What's The Singularity Is Near about?

The Singularity Is Near (2005) shows how evolution is drawing ever closer to a dramatic new phase, in that by 2029, computers will be smarter than humans, and not just in terms of logic and math. This event will not only profoundly change how we live but also pose serious questions about humanity’s future.

Who should read The Singularity Is Near?

  • People curious about the intersection of people and technology
  • Programmers, inventors or anyone fascinated by artificial intelligence
  • Science fiction fans

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Present Shock by Douglas Rushkoff

Present Shock

Douglas Rushkoff
When Everything Happens Now
3.7 (28 ratings)
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What's Present Shock about?

These blinks are all about the mental and emotional state we all live in thanks to our rapidly changing technological culture. Present Shock (2013) explains the roots of this problem and what it means for our mental well-being.

Who should read Present Shock?

  • Anyone interested in technology, the media or digital culture
  • Students of psychology, sociology or politics

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: How to Create a Mind by Ray Kurzweil

How to Create a Mind

Ray Kurzweil
The Secret of Human Thought Revealed
4.4 (173 ratings)
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What's How to Create a Mind about?

How to Create a Mind (2012) offers an intimate examination of the nuts and bolts behind how the brain works. Once we understand exactly how people think, perceive the world and decide to take action, the creation of true artificial intelligence seems a possibility that’s just around the corner.

Who should read How to Create a Mind?

  • Anyone interested in artificial intelligence (AI)
  • People who’d like to learn more about neuroscience
  • Students considering a career in advanced computing

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari

Homo Deus

Yuval Noah Harari
A Brief History of Tomorrow
4.3 (1,340 ratings)
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What's Homo Deus about?

Homo Deus (2015) explains how we came to be the planet’s dominant species and uncovers a prediction for the future of humanity. It examines our present humanist state, the notion of individual choice and how we persist in worshipping the individual. It also reveals how science and technology will eventually make humans subservient to computer algorithms.

Who should read Homo Deus?

  • People seeking to understand humankind’s history of progress
  • Technophiles wishing to learn more about the future
  • Technophobes who want to prepare themselves for the worst

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Irresistible by Adam Alter

Irresistible

Adam Alter
The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked
4.2 (176 ratings)
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What's Irresistible about?

Irresistible (2017) shows how dangerously dependent we’ve become on the smartphones, tablets, video games and social platforms that we’ve surrounded ourselves with. Is our attachment to these devices strictly related to the convenience they provide? Or have we actually grown addicted to the psychological rewards they offer?

Who should read Irresistible?

  • Psychology students
  • Technology addicts
  • Anyone looking to be more productive

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Age of Spiritual Machines by Ray Kurzweil

The Age of Spiritual Machines

Ray Kurzweil
When Computers Exceed Human Intelligence
4.3 (107 ratings)
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What's The Age of Spiritual Machines about?

The Age of Spiritual Machines (1999) is your guide to the future. These blinks explain the new age of machines and what robotic intelligence will mean for life as we know it.

Who should read The Age of Spiritual Machines?

  • Anyone freaking out about artificial intelligence
  • Computer and social scientists
  • Futurists and inventors

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark

Life 3.0

Max Tegmark
Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
4.3 (607 ratings)
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What's Life 3.0 about?

Life 3.0 (2017) is a tour through the current questions, ideas and research involved in the emerging field of artificial intelligence. Author Max Tegmark provides us a glimpse into the future, sketching out the possible scenarios that might transpire on earth. Humans might fuse with machines; we might bend machines to our will or, terrifyingly, intelligent machines could take over.

Who should read Life 3.0?

  • Artificial intelligence enthusiasts and physicists
  • Future gazers and philosophers
  • Nerds, geeks and science fiction fans

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Where Will Man Take Us? by Atul Jalan

Where Will Man Take Us?

Atul Jalan
The Bold Story of the Man Technology is Creating
4.3 (55 ratings)
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What's Where Will Man Take Us? about?

Where Will Man Take Us? (2019) explores how, thanks to rapid technological advances, humanity has come to stand on the cusp of a great leap forward. In just decades, our economy, health and perhaps even our biology will be transformed; these blinks explore these developments and the difficult ethical and societal questions they pose.

Who should read Where Will Man Take Us??

  • Mortals who hope one day to achieve immortality
  • People who’d like to get to grips with the latest tech developments
  • Big thinkers interested in the future of humanity and human society

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Soonish by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith

Soonish

Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith
Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything
4.4 (36 ratings)
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What's Soonish about?

Soonish (2017) explores transformative technologies that will emerge in the future, from space exploration to brain-to-computer interfaces, and the ongoing real-world efforts undertaken to make them a reality today. For each technology explored, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith consider its current status, the primary concerns and the effect each technology is likely to have on the world as we know it.

Who should read Soonish?

  • Students of science and technology
  • Science-fiction enthusiasts
  • Readers curious about theoretical science

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: To Be A Machine by Mark O’Connell

To Be A Machine

Mark O’Connell
Adventures Among Cyborgs, Utopians, Hackers, and the Futurists Solving the Modest Problem of Death
4.4 (52 ratings)
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What's To Be A Machine about?

To Be a Machine (2017) charts the strange, emerging world of transhumanism, taking an honest look at the men and women working on undreamed-of new technologies. In this book, Mark O'Connell describes the people who are attempting to evade death, create hyper-intelligent machines, and even hack their own bodies.

Who should read To Be A Machine?

  • Science buffs interested in the next big thing
  • Futurists anxious about the fate of humankind
  • Fans of science fiction looking to realize their dreams

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Creativity Code by Marcus du Sautoy

The Creativity Code

Marcus du Sautoy
How AI is learning to write, paint and think
4.4 (160 ratings)
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What's The Creativity Code about?

The Creativity Code (2019) explores the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence and its recent venture into creative fields such as art, music and literature – previously thought to be exclusively human territory. Author Marcus du Sautoy takes us on a journey from the origins of our own creativity to a future of art-making algorithms in a quest to answer the existential question: Can machines be creative? 

Who should read The Creativity Code?

  • Anyone interested in artificial intelligence 
  • Lovers of art, math and music
  • Futurists who like to speculate about the coming union of human and machine

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Human Compatible by Stuart Russell

Human Compatible

Stuart Russell
Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control
4.4 (665 ratings)
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What's Human Compatible about?

Human Compatible (2019) explains why the creation of a superintelligent artificial intelligence could be humanity’s final act. The blinks call to attention the potential catastrophe that humanity is heading towards, and discuss what needs to be done to avoid it. If we’re to ensure AI remains beneficial to humans in the long run, we may need to radically rethink its design.

Who should read Human Compatible?

  • AI specialists who could benefit from a new approach to AI design
  • Students of AI looking for an overview of its key problems
  • Anyone concerned about how AI is likely to transform society in the near future

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Architects of Intelligence by Martin Ford

Architects of Intelligence

Martin Ford
The truth about AI from the people building it
4.3 (428 ratings)
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What's Architects of Intelligence about?

Architects of Intelligence (2018) is a collection of interviews with researchers, scientists, businessmen, and thinkers at the forefront of digital technology and artificial intelligence. There isn’t much agreement to be found among them about how fast the technology is developing, how soon we’ll all be driving autonomous cars, or the possibility of a breakthrough in general intelligence. But we can rest assured that AI technology is destined to shake the core of society, the economy, and life itself in unimaginable and unprecedented ways.

Who should read Architects of Intelligence?

  • Futurists who love to consider how our world may soon change
  • AI-fearers who worry that technology could be destructive to humanity
  • Anyone curious about developments in AI

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Career Fear (and how to beat it) by Somi Arian

Career Fear (and how to beat it)

Somi Arian
Get the Perspective, Mindset and Skills You Need to Futureproof Your Work Life
4.0 (84 ratings)
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What's Career Fear (and how to beat it) about?

Career Fear (and how to beat it) (2020) sounds the alarm on how jobs are rapidly changing due to technological advancements. Taking a historical perspective on the evolution of work cultures, it brings to light the necessary mindset and uniquely human skills to thrive in a future defined by artificial intelligence. 

Who should read Career Fear (and how to beat it)?

  • Professionals seeking a new career 
  • People interested in the future of work
  • Anyone worrying about their career path

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Emperor's New Mind by Roger Penrose

The Emperor's New Mind

Roger Penrose
Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics
4.6 (241 ratings)
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What's The Emperor's New Mind about?

The Emperor’s New Mind (1989) is a timeless argument against the computability of the human mind. Taking you on a fascinating journey through math, computer science, philosophy, and physics, famous mathematician Roger Penrose explains what makes the human mind so special – and what quantum mechanics has to do with consciousness.

Who should read The Emperor's New Mind?

  • Math freaks and science geeks 
  • Hobby psychologists and armchair philosophers
  • Anyone concerned about a robot uprising

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The New Breed by Kate Darling

The New Breed

Kate Darling
What Our History with Animals Reveals about Our Future with Robots
4.1 (43 ratings)
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What's The New Breed about?

The New Breed (2021) offers new insights into the ongoing debate surrounding robots and artificial intelligence. Instead of looking at robots as a human replacement or threat, the author sees a more accurate comparison in the long relationship we’ve had with autonomous animals, which have helped us feel better and get work done.

Who should read The New Breed?

  • Popular science enthusiasts
  • Panicking futurists
  • Technophobes

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: AI 2041 by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan

AI 2041

Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan
Ten Visions for Our Future
4.2 (671 ratings)
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What's AI 2041 about?

AI 2041 (2021) is a provocative work of speculative fiction with analysis that explores the ways in which AI will shake up our world over the next twenty years. We’re just at the beginning of the technological revolution that AI will bring. By imagining what that future will look like, we can start preparing for the changes to come.

Who should read AI 2041?

  • Entrepreneurs wanting to learn about how AI will transform the world of work
  • Sci-fi lovers interested in exploring techno utopias and dystopias
  • People curious about how societies are affected by changing technologies

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Metaverse Handbook by QuHarrison Terry & Scott “DJ Skee” Keeney

The Metaverse Handbook

QuHarrison Terry & Scott “DJ Skee” Keeney
Innovating for the Internet’s Next Tectonic Shift
4.2 (491 ratings)
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What's The Metaverse Handbook about?

The Metaverse Handbook (2022) provides insight into a new technology platform that offers huge commercial potential to digital professionals, creatives, and business leaders. It explains what the Metaverse is, how it works, and ways to integrate it into business strategies to capitalize on its offerings.

Who should read The Metaverse Handbook?

  • Forward-thinking business leaders who want to capitalize on tech developments
  • Entertainers, artists, and designers looking to expand their audiences
  • Tech geeks ready to be pioneers in the latest frontier

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Impromptu by Reid Hoffman with GPT-4

Impromptu

Reid Hoffman with GPT-4
Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI
4.2 (315 ratings)
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What's Impromptu about?

Impromptu (2023) is a speculative, in-depth conversation involving GPT-4 – a Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence. By discussing real-life stories and potential applications, it paints a future in which Artificial Intelligence is a tool that can push the limits of education, creativity, business, and more. Join the conversation, and prepare for an exciting future that will unlock the true potential of humankind.

Who should read Impromptu?

  • The curious and optimistic who are eagerly following the world-changing developments of Artificial Intelligence
  • Skeptical doomsayers who would like to hear a less-dystopian outlook for the future
  • Anyone unfamiliar with AI who would like to learn what all the fuss is about.

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Understanding Artificial Intelligence by Nicolas Sabouret

Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Nicolas Sabouret
4.2 (579 ratings)
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What's Understanding Artificial Intelligence about?

Understanding Artificial Intelligence (2021) aims to demystify the subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for everyone, including those who don’t have an IT or mathematical background. It will give you a basic understanding of how AI works and why sometimes it makes mistakes or offers imperfect solutions.

Who should read Understanding Artificial Intelligence?

  • The AI-curious
  • Nonspecialists who want to deepen their knowledge about AI
  • Sci-Fi fans worried about a dystopian future ruled over by AI overlords

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson

Snow Crash

Neal Stephenson
4.1 (93 ratings)
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What's Snow Crash about?

Snow Crash (1992) is a cyberpunk sci-fi novel starring katana-wielding, pizza-delivering hacker Hiro Protagonist and his partner, spunky teen skateboarder Y.T. It features a virus called Snow Crash which pervades both the physical world and the virtual world, also known as the Metaverse. But it soon becomes apparent that Snow Crash is more than just a virus –⁠ as Hiro delves deeper, he discovers a conspiracy that has its roots in ancient Sumerian legends and poses a dire threat to humanity.

Who should read Snow Crash?

  • Science fiction buffs
  • Tech enthusiasts and futurists 
  • Linguistics and anthropology nerds 

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman

The Coming Wave

Mustafa Suleyman
Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma
4.4 (417 ratings)
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What's The Coming Wave about?

The Coming Wave (2023) is a wake-up call. Artificial intelligence and genetic engineering aren’t just technologies of the future; they’re already here, and remaking the world we live in. More than any transformative technology of the past, they have the ability to make the next decades the best in human history – or the worst. Which path our societies go down is up to us and our ability to think clearly about the risks and rewards ahead of us. 

Who should read The Coming Wave?

  • Those interested in AI ethics and impacts
  • Technologists and entrepreneurs
  • Policymakers and regulators

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Human + Machine by Paul R. Daugherty & H. James Wilson

Human + Machine

Paul R. Daugherty & H. James Wilson
Reimagining Work in the Age of AI
3.7 (124 ratings)
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What's Human + Machine about?

Human + Machine (2018) explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, presenting a vision where human and machine collaboration enhances innovation, efficiency, and productivity. It delves into the changing landscape of various industries due to AI integration, emphasizing the new skills and roles that will become essential.

Who should read Human + Machine?

  • Business leaders looking to integrate artificial intelligence into their operations
  • Technology enthusiasts 
  • Students and recent graduates looking to prepare for and navigate the future job market

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Age of AI by Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt & Daniel Huttenlocher

The Age of AI

Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt & Daniel Huttenlocher
And Our Human Future
3.8 (301 ratings)
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What's The Age of AI about?

The Age of AI (2021) examines the evolution of artificial intelligence, how it’s increasingly integrated into all facets of life, and profound questions surrounding AI’s relationship to ethics, security, economics, and the human experience itself.

Who should read The Age of AI?

  • Technology enthusiasts and professionals
  • Business leaders and entrepreneurs
  • Policymakers and ethicists

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable by Mikko Hypponen

If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable

Mikko Hypponen
3.7 (23 ratings)
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What's If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable about?

If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable (2022), explores the evolution of cybersecurity threats and how to adapt to an increasingly interconnected digital landscape. Tracing the internet's history from early idealism to today's risks like hacking and autonomous malware, it offers practical tips and philosophy to help society balance innovation with security. 

Who should read If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable?

  • Everyday internet users seeking tips to improve personal security
  • Privacy advocates worried about surveillance and transparency
  • Anyone curious about the digital world's opportunities and challenges

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Raising Critical Thinkers by Julie Bogart

Raising Critical Thinkers

Julie Bogart
A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age
4.3 (100 ratings)
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What's Raising Critical Thinkers about?

Raising Critical Thinkers (2022) is a guide for parents who want their children to make up their own minds amid today’s flood of information. Personal stories and science-backed exercises offer practical wisdom with which families can nurture thoughtful minds and empathetic hearts.

Who should read Raising Critical Thinkers?

  • Parents seeking to nurture curious, discerning children who process information thoughtfully
  • Homeschooling parents looking for exercises to foster critical thinking
  • Teachers hoping to encourage perspective and insight in students

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick

Co-Intelligence

Ethan Mollick
Living and Working with AI
4.2 (254 ratings)
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What's Co-Intelligence about?

Co-Intelligence (2024) explores the benefits of partnering with generative, language-based artificial intelligence (AI) in education, the workplace, and any area of life you wish to excel in. By harnessing the potential of new AI technology, and better understanding its limitations, you can use AI to significantly enhance your performance and potential.

Who should read Co-Intelligence?

  • Workplace professionals wanting to benefit from AI
  • AI amateurs looking to advance their user skills
  • Curious luddites wishing to learn about AI

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Brave New Words by Salman Khan

Brave New Words

Salman Khan
How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)
4.1 (45 ratings)
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What's Brave New Words about?

Brave New Words (2024) delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of our lives, from education and work to healthcare and scientific research. It navigates the ethical challenges surrounding advanced AI while presenting an optimistic outlook on its potential to drive innovation and improve the human condition.

Who should read Brave New Words?

  • Curious minds interested in the future of learning and the potential impact of AI on education
  • Those pondering how AI may reshape the job market, and what skills are needed to thrive
  • Anyone interested in the potential  long-term impacts of AI on humanity

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Singularity Is Nearer by Ray Kurzweil

The Singularity Is Nearer

Ray Kurzweil
When We Merge with AI
4.4 (205 ratings)
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What's The Singularity Is Nearer about?

The Singularity Is Nearer (2023) explores the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its potential to revolutionize human life. It examines the author’s earlier predictions about AI reaching human-level intelligence, discusses exponential technological growth, and contemplates both the promises and perils of emerging areas such as nanotechnology and biotechnology.

Who should read The Singularity Is Nearer?

  • Tech enthusiasts
  • Policymakers and ethicists
  • Philosophers and futurists

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Skill Code by Matt Beane

The Skill Code

Matt Beane
How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines
3.9 (102 ratings)
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What's The Skill Code about?

The Skill Code (2024) explores how you can protect and enhance your skills in a workplace increasingly dominated by AI and robots. Unpacking the mentorship dynamic between experts and novices, it offers practical insights into integrating technology with human expertise. Tailored for both seasoned professionals and newcomers, this is your guide to thriving in a technologically advanced work environment.

Who should read The Skill Code?

  • AI and robotics professionals exploring human-machine collaboration
  • Educators and trainers seeking modern methods in skill development
  • Career development coaches advising clients on maintaining competitive skills

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Mind's Mirror by Gregory Mone, Daniela Rus

The Mind's Mirror

Gregory Mone, Daniela Rus
Risk and Reward in the Age of AI
4.3 (153 ratings)
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What's The Mind's Mirror about?

The Mind's Mirror (2024) explores the possibilities and risks of artificial intelligence. Aiming to provide readers with an understanding of AI's workings, it explores how AI can enhance human capabilities across various fields, while also addressing the societal challenges it presents. 

Who should read The Mind's Mirror?

  • Tech enthusiasts interested in the latest AI developments
  • Curious people who want to understand how neural networks function
  • Anyone who want to understand how AI is shaping our world

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat

Scary Smart

Mo Gawdat
The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World
3.7 (21 ratings)
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What's Scary Smart about?

Scary Smart (2021) explores the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the potential consequences if it’s not guided by human values. It emphasizes the responsibility to shape AI in a way that ensures it serves humanity’s best interests. Ethical considerations are urgently needed as AI continues to evolve and potentially surpass human intelligence.

Who should read Scary Smart?

  • Tech professionals interested in AI ethics and development
  • Entrepreneurs exploring AI’s impact on business and society
  • Anyone curious about AI’s potential risks and benefits

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: How We Learn by Stanislas Dehaene

How We Learn

Stanislas Dehaene
Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now
4.2 (144 ratings)
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What's How We Learn about?

How We Learn (2020) explores the complex mechanisms by which the human brain processes, adapts, and retains information. Contrasting these natural learning capabilities with the current state of artificial intelligence, it highlights the advantages of human cognition and provides actionable insights for optimizing educational practices to fully harness cognitive potential.

Who should read How We Learn?

  • Educators seeking to enhance learning strategies
  • Neuroscience enthusiasts exploring brain functionality
  • Parents interested in boosting children’s cognitive development

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari

Nexus

Yuval Noah Harari
A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI
4.3 (124 ratings)
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What's Nexus about?

Nexus (2024) explores how information networks, from storytelling and books to the internet and AI, have shaped human history. It lays bare the risks technology currently poses to these networks and defines the critical decisions humanity must make to safeguard information, power, order, and truth.

Who should read Nexus?

  • History lovers who want to uncover the fascinating history of information
  • Futurists wondering what’s next for information technology
  • Ethicists invested in the moral implications of the digital revolution

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Think Like a UX Researcher by David Travis, Philip Hodgson

Think Like a UX Researcher

David Travis, Philip Hodgson
How to Observe Users, Influence Design, and Shape Business Strategy
4.0 (3 ratings)
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What's Think Like a UX Researcher about?

Think Like a UX Researcher (2023) is a guide to user experience research. It provides strategies for planning, conducting, and analyzing UX research, while also offering insights on career development and team leadership in the field.

Who should read Think Like a UX Researcher?

  • Students studying UX research and design
  • UX researchers looking to refine their methods
  • Product managers seeking to make data-driven decisions

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: The Battle for Your Brain by Nita A. Farahany

The Battle for Your Brain

Nita A. Farahany
Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology
4.2 (84 ratings)
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What's The Battle for Your Brain about?

The Battle for Your Brain (2023) explores the emerging field of neurotechnology and its impact on cognitive liberty. It delves into how this technology will enable unprecedented brain tracking and hacking – raising ethical concerns about mental privacy, freedom of thought, and individual self-determination. 

Who should read The Battle for Your Brain?

  • Ethics and philosophy students 
  • Neurotechnology researchers and developers 
  • Policymakers focused on emerging technologies 

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age by Richard E. Cytowic

Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age

Richard E. Cytowic
Coping with Digital Distraction and Sensory Overload
4.3 (6 ratings)
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What's Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age about?

Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age (2024) explores how the human brain, largely unchanged since the Stone Age, often struggles to cope with the demands of modern technology. It explains why our brains are vulnerable to digital addiction and Big Tech’s influence, given that they evolved for survival in a prehistoric world, and what that does to us as humans. 

Who should read Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age?

  • People concerned about digital addiction and its effects
  • Anyone interested in brain health and modern technology’s impact
  • Readers curious about human evolution and tech’s influence on behavior

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: AI Snake Oil by Arvind Narayanan, Sayash Kapoor

AI Snake Oil

Arvind Narayanan, Sayash Kapoor
What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference
3.4 (40 ratings)
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What's AI Snake Oil about?

AI Snake Oil (2024) explores the myths and misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on where AI fails to deliver on its promises. It critically examines the limitations of current technologies such as generative AI, predictive AI, and content moderation AI, emphasizing the need for a grounded understanding of what AI can and cannot achieve. 

Who should read AI Snake Oil?

  • Anyone keen to educate themselves about AI 
  • Policymakers and industry regulators 
  • Business and community leaders exploring AI adoption

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Human-Machine Interaction Books: Exploring Arduino by Jeremy Blum

Exploring Arduino

Jeremy Blum

What's Exploring Arduino about?

Exploring Arduino by Jeremy Blum is a comprehensive guide for beginners to learn about the Arduino platform. It covers the basics of electronics, programming, and interfacing, and provides step-by-step instructions for building various projects. Whether you're new to Arduino or looking to expand your skills, this book is a valuable resource for tinkering with hardware and creating interactive electronic devices.

Who should read Exploring Arduino?

  • Individuals who want to learn how to build and program electronic projects using Arduino

  • Students studying electrical engineering or computer science

  • Hobbyists and makers looking to expand their skills and create interactive gadgets


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 FAQs 

What's the best Human-Machine Interaction book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard Physics of the Future as the ultimate read on Human-Machine Interaction.

What are the Top 10 Human-Machine Interaction books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku
  • Out of Control by Kevin Kelly
  • On Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins and Sandra Blakeslee
  • The Future of the Mind by Michio Kaku
  • Breakpoint by Jeff Stibel
  • Alone Together by Sherry Turkle
  • Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom
  • The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil
  • Present Shock by Douglas Rushkoff
  • How to Create a Mind by Ray Kurzweil

Who are the top Human-Machine Interaction book authors?

When it comes to Human-Machine Interaction, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Michio Kaku
  • Kevin Kelly
  • Jeff Hawkins and Sandra Blakeslee
  • Michio Kaku
  • Jeff Stibel