A new way of thinking that improves how we work, create and live, empowering readers to outsmart AI—a tool that can never do what humans do

The bedrock on which technology has been built and on which we now make strategic, political, ethical and even day-to-day decisions—“algorithmic thinking”—is flawed. As we race headlong into a future where we outsource all our problem-solving to artificial intelligence, the greatest threat is not superintelligent machinery, but too much trust in Big Tech and not enough trust in the power of our own minds. Think Like a Human offers a new way forward—what Dr. Weitzner calls “artful intelligence”—a philosophy that can help each of us solve problems and make better decisions.

To think artfully is to approach problem-solving not just with our brains but with our hands, eyes and ears, along with our literal and metaphorical hearts and guts, tapping into the myriad of underutilized cognitive resources distributed throughout our bodies. Think Like a Human is a refreshing antidote and reality check to artificial-intelligence mania and fear. Cutting through the hype, misinformation and corporate hustle around AI, this book will inspire you to adopt the artful approach, bringing intuition and emotional intelligence to your work and life.

DAVID WEITZER is an associate professor of management at York University and the author of Psychology Today’s Managing with Meaning blog, which offers strategies for a more human-centric approach to business and life. Think Like a Human builds upon his latest research, covered in academic journals and the popular press alike—including the MIT Sloan Management Review, Psychology Today, Politico, Salon and the Globe and Mail. A seasoned speaker who travels regularly for corporations, universities and conferences, David Weitzner lives in Toronto.

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