Beyond Hallucinations

Name: Beyond Hallucinations
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ISBN: 9789888904907

How the value of AI transcends its flaws

Marshall S Martineau

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Earnshaw Books Ltd
29 January 2026

Technical writing; Technology: general issues; Artificial intelligence; Pattern recognition; Computer vision

Beyond Hallucinations is not a technical manual, a futurist manifesto, or a collection of breathless predictions. It is a clear, grounded exploration of what artificial intelligence really is, what it is not, and why that distinction matters more than ever.

In a world filled with bold claims, confusing jargon, and relentless hype, this book cuts through the noise. It explains how modern AI systems actually work, why they can sound intelligent while being confidently wrong, and how so-called ""hallucinations"" are not flaws to be ignored but signals worth understanding.

Written for curious readers rather than engineers, Beyond Hallucinations focuses on practical understanding. You will learn how AI generates answers, where its real limits lie, and how to use it thoughtfully without being misled by fluency, authority, or false certainty. Along the way, the book challenges common myths, exposes uncomfortable truths about automation and trust, and asks deeper questions about judgment, responsibility, and human agency in an AI-saturated world.

This is a book for people who use AI, hear about it constantly, or feel quietly uneasy about how quickly it is being adopted-and want clarity without fear, hype, or blind optimism.

If you have ever wondered whether AI is thinking, guessing, or simply reflecting us back to ourselves, Beyond Hallucinations is where that understanding begins.

By: Marshall S Martineau
Imprint: Earnshaw Books Ltd
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 268g
ISBN: 9789888904907
ISBN 10: 9888904906
Pages: 252
Publication Date: 29 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Beyond Hallucinations: How the value of AI transcends its flaws

""AI is changing the world and even the way we think, and this book brilliantly points out the pitfalls and solutions that make some people still reluctant to fully explore its potential. It's an awesome tool, as long as we use it actively and properly and this is what Beyond Hallucinations guides us to do."" - Gareth Powell, technology writer ""I picked up Beyond Hallucinations expecting another tech-heavy AI book and instead found something refreshingly human. It doesn't talk down to you or drown you in jargon - it simply helps you understand what AI really is, where the fears come from, and how to actually use it in everyday life. This is the first book that made AI feel less intimidating and more like a practical tool I can confidently work with.""- Stan Halm, Silicon Valley bro