A Human Algorithm
| Company type | Nonfiction book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | Flynn Coleman |
| Products | Book |
A Human Algorithm: How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Who We Are is a 2019 nonfiction work authored by American human rights lawyer Flynn Coleman. The book emphasizes the necessity of integrating human ethical principles into AI systems and establishing forward-thinking regulatory frameworks to address the shift in influence from humans to sophisticated artificial intelligence.
Overview
Coleman argues that AI technologies have the potential to greatly enhance human life when they are founded on core human values. She imagines an ideal form of AI not as a mere duplication of human cognition but as a broadened perspective that redefines concepts of intelligence, existence, purpose, and humanity itself. Absent this foundation, she cautions that humanity may become "a species without a purpose," devoid of deeper meaning or fulfillment. Although initiatives promoting "algorithmic accountability" are beginning to emerge, Coleman highlights society’s current state as "alarmingly unprepared" for the arrival of more advanced AI capabilities.
Reception
The book received strong recommendations from Library Journal for both technology experts and those interested in psychological aspects of humanity. Kirkus Reviews praised it as "substantive" and "dynamic," whereas Publishers Weekly viewed its hopeful outlook with some skepticism.