The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, Australian Edition

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Zack Kass

The Next Renaissance

AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, Australian Edition

Zack Kass

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
26 January 2026

Management: leadership & motivation; Office management; Artificial intelligence

An eye-opening discussion on the transformative impact of AI and how to prepare for a new future.

In The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, acclaimed AI advisor Zack Kass presents an optimistic and compelling vision of how artificial intelligence will shape our lives. Drawing on historical context, cutting-edge advancements, and firsthand experience, Kass lays out how AI will become a collaborative partner in building a better, more creative, and more compassionate world.

Just as the original Renaissance revolutionized art, science, and society, today's AI-driven Renaissance will redefine how we create, innovate, and flourish. Kass leverages his deep industry expertise to explain how this transformative technology will solve previously unimaginable challenges, presenting entirely new possibilities.

Inside the book, you'll discover:

Practical strategies to navigate AI’s integration into everyday life. Clear guidance on future-proofing your career by emphasizing uniquely-human skill. Insights into how AI opens up entirely new domains of knowledge by solving ambiguous problems. How to overcome the psychological and societal barriers to AI adoption. Concrete examples of AI amplifying human potential by saving time and resources, and sparking creativity.

A must-read for anyone interested in the most powerful technological advancement since the steam engine. The Next Renaissance is here.

By: Zack Kass
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9781394417735
ISBN 10: 139441773X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 26 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction ix Part I Foundations of the RenAIssance 1 Chapter 1 The Past, Present, and Future of Artificial Intelligence 3 Chapter 2 Conditions to the RenAIssance 41 Chapter 3 Costs of the RenAIssance 57 Chapter 4 The Promise of the RenAIssance 79 Chapter 5 Questions of the RenAIssance 91 Part II A Glimpse into the Future 109 Chapter 6 Education 2.0 111 Chapter 7 Widening Wall Street 139 Chapter 8 Resuscitating Healthcare 153 Chapter 9 The Future of Work 171 Part III A Simple Guide to the RenAIssance 185 Chapter 10 Principles for Thriving in the Era of AI 187 Epilogue: A Last, Honest Story 197 Glossary 201 Notes 207 Acknowledgments 219 About the Author 223 Index 225