Understanding and Working with AI, Volume 2

Name: Understanding and Working with AI, Volume 2
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ISBN: 9798999829740

Society and the Future

John Suchocki, Reece Suchocki, Ian Suchocki

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Conceptual Academy, Pbc
09 March 2026

Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); Artificial intelligence

Volume 2 begins with a question many people quietly wonder about: what is AI, really? Not just what it does, but what it is. Could a system like this ever be aware? The answer is more fascinating than most people expect.

From there, the scope widens. Readers explore how AI systems influence hiring, education, and justice; how algorithmic decisions affect real lives; how to tell real from fake in a world where machines can generate convincing images, voices, and text; and who ultimately benefits as AI reshapes economies and institutions. AI is already shaping opportunities, distorting information, and concentrating power in ways most people haven't noticed yet.

As in Volume 1, the field journal approach continues. Readers experiment with AI, examine real cases, and reflect on what they discover while bringing their creative project to fruition.

By the end, you'll have something we all need: an informed and well-balanced perspective on a technology rapidly reshaping the modern world.

By: John Suchocki, Reece Suchocki, Ian Suchocki
Imprint: Conceptual Academy, Pbc
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9798999829740
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 09 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

I'm a science instructor, your video host, and the architect of this program on understanding and working with AI. Of course, AI is a tool. And like any tool, first you need to know how it works, and then how to use it effectively. As a computational linguist, my main role has been guiding the direction and assuring technical accuracy. You're going to love this program. It's full of insightful and useful information, but, mostly, it's full of heart and level-headed optimism. As a cultural anthropologist, my role has been developing the later chapters where we dig into the many social impacts of AI. Thank you for taking this program on how AI works and how we can work with AI to make this world a better place.