Computer Age

We are living in the computer age, in a world increasingly designed and engineered by computer programmers and software designers, by people who call themselves hackers. Who are these people, what motivates them, and why should you care? Consider these facts: Everything around us is turning into computers. Your typewriter is gone, replaced by a computer. Your phone has turned into a computer. So has your camera. Soon your TV will. Your car was not only designed on computers, but has more processing power in it than a room-sized mainframe did in 1970. 

While modern medicine produces miracles, it also delivers care that is too often unsafe, unreliable, unsatisfying, and impossibly expensive. For the past few decades, technology has been touted as the cure for all of healthcare's ills. But medicine stubbornly resisted computerization - until now. Over the past five years, thanks largely to billions of dollars in federal incentives, health care has finally gone digital.

In a world where AI is getting smarter every single week, feeling stupid might be the best thing that ever happens to you. The word “stupid” doesn’t actually mean what you think. It comes from the Latin stupidus—meaning “struck senseless” or “amazed.” That frozen, wide-eyed moment when our ancestors first saw lightning or fire? That was “stupid.” The Korean word “babo” carries the same spirit—a warm, affectionate way of saying “you lovable idiot,” said with a smile. This book is about reclaiming that original meaning.

Ninety-five percent of American kids have Internet access by age 11; the average number of texts a teenager sends each month is well over 3,000. More families report that technology makes life with children more challenging, not less, as parents today struggle with questions previous generations never faced: Is my 13-year-old responsible enough for a Facebook page? What will happen if I give my nine-year-old a cell phone?

As the CEO, board member, and executive of an architecture, engineering, and construction company, you are under pressure to lead your company in the age of AI disruption. Not knowing AI’s impact on your business and how you should respond is challenging.

Gaming has always been part of growing up, but in 2026, something extraordinary is happening: games now think. They adapt. They respond. They learn. And kids between the ages of 10 and 16 are the first generation to experience fully intelligent digital worlds. This isn’t just the future — it’s their present. As a parent, educator, or young gamer, it can be overwhelming to see how quickly AI is transforming entertainment. New games appear every month, each one claiming to be smarter, safer, or more innovative than the last.

Dive into the future with 'The AI Influence Bundle', a compelling 2 in 1 audiobook bundle that brings together 'Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' and 'Artificial Intelligence for Everyone'. This collection is designed to navigate the complexities and potentials of artificial intelligence (AI), providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of how AI is reshaping our world, from business and technology to everyday life.