Three connected books by R T Scanlon explore how to use AI thoughtfully, organise AI-enabled work and preserve human capability as technology advances. Start with the book that fits your needs.
AI is changing how we learn, work and make decisions. These books consider the opportunities, the responsibilities, and the human capabilities we need to preserve.
Each stands on its own. Together, they move from confident individual use, through organisational command, to the longer-term challenge of ensuring humans remain capable of oversight and intervention.
Ask, explore, practise and challenge.
Coordinate work while retaining accountability.
Keep knowledge, competence and command alive.
New to AI, directing its use, or concerned about the future of human command? There is a book for each perspective.
A Practical User Guide
For beginners, students, teachers and people using AI at work or in everyday life. Learn to explain your purpose, provide useful context, check the results and take responsibility for what you use.
Use AI Intelligently. Retain Judgement. Remain in Command.
For managers and others organising AI-enabled work. Explore how to coordinate people and AI, exercise judgement and keep responsibility clear.
AI, Human Capability and the Future of Human Command
For readers concerned with human capability, oversight and command as AI becomes more capable. Explore the safeguards and continuing human competence needed to support meaningful control.
One book may be for you. Another may be just right for a friend or someone you work with.
“AI capability does not automatically confer authority. People must remain able to understand, question and take responsibility.”
A principle developed throughout the collection, from everyday AI conversations to demanding questions about governance and oversight.
Former Design and Technology teacher, manager and author, with an MBA focused on quality assurance. His writing brings together practical experience, education and a concern for how people maintain sound judgement as technology evolves.
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