Hyperintelligence

How the Universe Engineers Its Own Mind

Lars Tvede (The Fantastic Corporation, Zug, Switzerland), Jacob Bock Axelsen, Daniel Käfer

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
21 August 2025

Information technology industries; Artificial intelligence

A captivating journey through the evolution of human and artificial intelligence

Hyperintelligence: How the Universe Engineers Its Own Mind is a must-read for anyone who wants a glimpse into the AI-driven future. This entertaining and thought-provoking book tells the story of how complexity and intelligence developed out of cosmic nothingness. The authors take a big-picture analytical approach to identify the major forces that set this process in motion and led straight to the development of AI. Taking a close look at three of these forces—complexity cascades, critical density, and creative pulse—they sketch out the next chapter in the 13.8-billion-year history of intelligence, highlighting the enormous opportunities that AI and other new technologies present. You'll find yourself fascinated, enlightened, reassured, and inspired to help drive innovation for a brighter and more intelligent future for all.

Discover how the swirling particles released in the Big Bang came together to generate complexity and intelligence Gain an optimistic perspective on new technology when you see it as part of the big picture of biological and social evolution Learn about the latest data-driven predictions for the future of AI and other innovations Prepare to shift your mindset and embrace the possibilities AI offers

Written in an accessible and engaging style, Hyperintelligence is a great read for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about, not only the future, but also how that future fits into the grand cosmic story that began 13.8 billion years ago.

By: Lars Tvede (The Fantastic Corporation Zug Switzerland), Jacob Bock Axelsen, Daniel Käfer
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 145mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781394366095
ISBN 10: 1394366094
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 21 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

LARS TVEDE is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, successful financial investor, and bestselling author with a million books sold. Among his many startups are Supertrends, a firm that uses AI, text-mining, and crowd-sourcing to map global innovation, and 55 Capital. JACOB BOCK AXELSEN is an expert in mathematical modelling and a specialist in AI and quantum computers. Jacob holds degrees in mathematics and economics (BSc), biophysics (MSc), and physics (PhD), and worked for many years on scientific research and in senior management consulting. DANIEL KÄFER is an international futurist with management experience from telecom, social media, music publishing and business advisory. He’s an expert in AI, the metaverse, social media, digital transformation, and digital marketing.