{"product_id":"age-of-invisible-machines-isbn-9781394321551","title":"Age of Invisible Machines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Book That Saw 2027—In 2022. Now Sharpened for the Road Ahead.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAge of Invisible Machine\u003c\/i\u003es quickly earned a reputation as a prophetic guide for technology and business leaders, offering a clear vision of what was coming just before it arrived. When the first edition launched in late 2022, few had seen the tidal wave of generative AI coming. But Robb Wilson and Josh Tyson had. Their predictions—including the pivotal role of large language models and conversational interfaces—soon became reality, helping thousands of readers understand, prepare for, and act on the AI shift already reshaping the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow, the newly revised second edition pushes that vision forward—offering a 2027-level roadmap for software architects, enterprise architects, developers, product owners, and future-focused executives who are ready to build what's next.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis expanded edition introduces timely, practical guidance on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHarnessing generative AI in the software development lifecycle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding composable, agentic systems that scale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrchestrating intelligent agents across knowledge, process, and interface layers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for architects of all kinds—enterprise, system, solution, and experience—this book distills decades of R\u0026amp;D, implementation, and design into a playbook for AI-native transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ll also find insights drawn from exclusive conversations on the Invisible Machines podcast with pioneers including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCassie Kozyrkov (Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJaron Lanier (Microsoft OCTOPUS)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTom Gruber \u0026amp; Adam Cheyer (Siri co-creators)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCathy Pearl (UX Lead, Google Gemini)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJonathan Frankle (Chief AI Scientist, Databricks\/Mosaic ML), Kara Swisher, Jim Webber (Chief Scientist, Neo4j), and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith AI accelerating faster than most enterprises can adapt, this book provides both the urgency and the operational clarity leaders need to move from exploration to execution. It’s an indispensable resource for those shaping the future of platforms, systems, teams, and entire organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf the first edition helped readers see the future of AI in 2023—this one will help you navigate 2027 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface by Josh Tyson vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Imagining an Ecosystem of Orchestrated AI Agents 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Organizational Artificial General Intelligence Is Already Upon Us 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: What Agentic AI Is— and Isn’t 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Competing in the Age of OAGI 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Ethics of Experiential AI 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: How Organizational AGI Can Change the World 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: This Journey Has Been Personal 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Learning the Terms 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Planning An Ecosystem for Orchestrated Ai Agents 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Dream vs. Reality 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Ecosystem Evolution Explained 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Teams and the Co-Creation Mindset 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: How to Architect Tools Like LLMs, Agents, and Generative AI 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Organizational AGI Demands an Extensible Cognitive Architecture 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Digital Twins in SPACE 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Building an Ecosystem for Orchestrated AI Agents 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Orchestrating AI Agents to Become Organizational Operating Systems 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Design Strategy for Organizational AGI 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Production Design for Organizational AGI 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Best Practices in Conversational Design 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Conclusion 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Where Do We Go from Here? 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 303\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROBB WILSON\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO and co-founder of OneReach.ai, the only AI agent orchestration platform recognized as a “leader” by all top analyst firms including Gartner, Forrester, and IDC. With over two decades in AI research and user-centered design, Robb helped unlock the agentic approach to automation that’s being feverishly pursued by enterprises all over the world. The GSX platform he developed traces its origins back to a DARPA initiative and is used by leaders including PepsiCo, Deloitte, and the city of Washington D.C. A former tech and design executive at publicly traded companies, Robb has mentored AI, UX and technology leaders at Amazon, Google, Salesforce, Frog, Box, and other top firms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOSH TYSON\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and producer who has held leadership roles for a variety of organizations, including TEDxMileHigh and \u003ci\u003eUX Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the co-host of the \u003ci\u003eInvisible Machines\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, and his writing has appeared in numerous publications over the years, including \u003ci\u003eChicago Reader\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFast Company\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFLAUNT\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStop Smiling\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThrasher\u003c\/i\u003e. His forthcoming novel, \u003ci\u003eAlamosa\u003c\/i\u003e, is a deconstructed coming-of-age story set in the multiverse.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Age of Invisible Machines\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you’re responsible for delivering practical agentic AI solutions, \u003ci\u003eAge of Invisible Machines \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential read.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Tim Wood,\u003c\/b\u003e Head of Design \u0026amp; User Experience for Amazon Q \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is that rare book that gives newcomers a practical overview of AI while deepening understanding for those of us in the trenches. It encapsulates the kinds of thinking and strategy my team applies daily.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Ana Sofia Gonzales,\u003c\/b\u003e Principal Product Designer for Microsoft Copilot Studio \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAge of Invisible Machines\u003c\/i\u003e is eloquent, funny, insightful, and a compelling vision for how AI might change our lives for the better, without ignoring the serious ethical dilemmas it poses. Anyone interested in how technology intersects with human thriving will be interested in this book.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Anna Lembke, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eDopamine Nation\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first edition of \u003ci\u003eAge of Invisible Machines\u003c\/i\u003e predicted the widespread adoption of these technologies months ahead of OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT. This carefully updated volume delivers powerful and practical advice along with significant new material addressing changes to the marketplace and the broader global community. Robb’s visionary approach to technology helped set the stage for this shift toward agentic software and this book outlines the strategy that enterprises have already used to reach 1,000% ROI on their AI investments.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The first edition of \u003ci\u003eAge of Invisible Machines\u003c\/i\u003e, in 2022, was prophetic. Everything in it has come to pass. This update is, if anything, even more so. Read it now if you want to know what will be obvious... in 2027.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBlaise Agüera y Arcas\u003c\/b\u003e, Google's CTO of Technology \u0026amp; Society\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you're responsible for delivering practical agentic AI solutions,\u003ci\u003e Age of Invisible Machines\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tim Wood\u003c\/b\u003e, The Head of Design for Amazon Q\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is that rare book that gives newcomers a practical overview of AI while deepening understanding for those of us in the trenches. It encapsulates the kinds of thinking and strategy my team applies daily.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAna Sofia Gonzales\u003c\/b\u003e, Principal Product Designer for Microsoft Copilot Studio\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Age of Invisible Machines\u003c\/i\u003e is eloquent, funny, insightful, and a compelling vision for how AI might change our lives for the better, without ignoring the serious ethical dilemmas it poses.  Anyone interested in how technology intersects with human thriving will be interested in this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAnna Lembke, MD\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“With each chapter, I found myself agreeing more and more. This made my ‘must-read’ list for anyone who cares about technology.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003cb\u003eSherry Comes\u003c\/b\u003e, former CTO and Distinguished Engineer at IBM, IBM Watson\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Robb has always been a pioneering mind in the world of experience design and he’s established a deeply compelling vision for the next phase of our relationship with technology. \u003ci\u003eAge of Invisible Machines\u003c\/i\u003e is surprisingly easy to follow―laying out a clear path for the inevitable work of leveraging conversational AI and making complex business operations autonomous. I can’t recommend it enough!”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003cb\u003eRebecca Flavin\u003c\/b\u003e, Global Experience Strategy Officer, Ogilvy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“All of these icons on our screens and keys on our keyboards are there because we haven’t made computers good enough to talk to. 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