{"product_id":"irreplaceable-isbn-9781394264407","title":"IRREPLACEABLE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAI and automation are reshaping our world at an unprecedented speed, making traditional skills obsolete and opening new doors of opportunity. Those who adapt and develop unique, irreplaceable abilities will thrive. What is your plan to remain indispensable, protect your business, and safeguard your humanity in this AI-driven world?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePascal Bornet—award-winning AI expert, former McKinsey executive, and Top Voice in Technology with over 1 million LinkedIn followers—draws on 20 years of pioneering research to introduce the Three Competencies of the Future. These crucial abilities unlock the secrets of thriving in an AI-driven world while amplifying our uniquely human qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will discover practical strategies to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBetter understand AI, where it’s going, and what you need to look out for to survive and thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid falling into the \"AI Obesity\" trap and its devastating consequences for you and your business.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElevate your career by learning how to leverage AI to your advantage and not lose your job to automation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the \"Humics\"—uniquely human abilities that AI can NEVER replicate—to create powerful human-AI synergies for you and your company.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale your business into a powerhouse of efficiency, innovation, and trust.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're future-proofing your career, steering your organization through disruption, or preparing your children for tomorrow, \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e offers a universal and comprehensive framework.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI is not the destination; it's the vehicle that takes us to a more human future. This book is your GPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStand out. Become \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Have a Choice to Make 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour IRREPLACEABLE Journey 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The IRREPLACEABLE Imperative 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Don’t Believe All You Hear About AI! 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting to AI’s Influence 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Specificities of AI 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI in Society and Business 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future with AI: Our Kids and Our Humanity 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The Essence of Being IRREPLACEABLE 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the IRREPLACEABLE Concept 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding the IRREPLACEABLE Concept 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe IRREPLACEABLE Concept for Companies 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 The Urgency to Become IRREPLACEABLE 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProjecting into an AI-Dominated Future 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIRREPLACEABLE versus Replaceable: A Detailed Analysis 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur IRREPLACEABLE Humanity 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe IRREPLACEABLE Framework 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Building IRREPLACEABLE Skills 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Preparing for the AI Takeover 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow AI Will Take Away Your Job 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShift Your Focus from Jobs to Skills 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Creating a Symbiosis with AI 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Misconceptions About Technical Skills 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Symbiosis with AI 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Capabilities Complementary to AI 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Humics Boost Each Other 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Leveraging the Humics to Build Skills 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritizing the Development of the Humics Over Skills 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Evolution of Skills 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding New Skills by Leveraging Your Humics 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Bringing Your Humics to a Whole New Level 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome Ultra-Creative 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharpen Your Critical Thinking 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeepen Your Social Abilities 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Becoming IRREPLACEABLE at Work 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Augmenting Yourself with AI at Work 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Three-Phase Approach to Augment Yourself with AI 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 1: Build an AI Mindset 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 2: Maintain AI Literacy 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 3: Strategically Implement AI 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Fostering Resilience and Adaptability in a Rapidly Evolving World 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Imperative of Resilience and Adaptability 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Art of Building Resilience 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Craft of Enhancing Adaptability 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 The Future of Work Is…No Work? 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Reimagined: Beyond the 9 to 5 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Current World of Work Sucks! 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvisioning a World Without Work 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Raising IRREPLACEABLE Kids and Protecting Yourself 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Educating Future-Proof Minds in the Age of AI 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising Children to Thrive with AI 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Our Kids How to Relearn 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Our Kids to Grow with AI 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Navigating AI Distractions 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rise of AI-Induced Distractions 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Roots of AI Distractions 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies to Mitigate AI Distractions 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Overcoming AI-Generated Addictions 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Addiction Matrix: AI, Gaming, and Social Media 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Source of AI Addictions 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Triumphs over Tech Addiction 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Managing Your Data Effectively and Using AI Ethically 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Data the Right Way 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuarding Against AI-Driven Misinformation 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumanizing AI: Our Collective Responsibility 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Leading IRREPLACEABLE Companies 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Your Business Needs to Be IRREPLACEABLE 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Issue with Businesses That Are Not IRREPLACEABLE 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining IRREPLACEABLE Businesses 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Road Map to Be an IRREPLACEABLE Business 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Making Your Company AI-Ready 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAugmenting Your Business with AI 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering Trust with Responsible AI 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating Biases 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying AI Through Explainability 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafeguarding Privacy 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Trust with Safe AI 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Shifting to a Human-Ready Business 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining a Human-Ready Business 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering with AI on Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Social Abilities 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Making Your Business Change-Ready 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Organizational Resilience 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Path to Adaptive Mastery 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Implementing an Action Plan 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Your Action Plan 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Week 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Month 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Three Months 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Forward 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of the Key Actions You’ve Learned in the Book 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 Final Words 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 275\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePASCAL BORNET\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning expert, author, and keynote speaker on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Renowned for his innovative research on the human-AI frontier, over the last 20 years as a senior executive for McKinsey \u0026amp; Company and EY, he has helped hundreds of organizations worldwide to successfully integrate AI. His unique IRREPLACEABLE framework empowers individuals and businesses to thrive in the age of AI while retaining their deeply human essence.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence (AI), how do you ensure you remain indispensable? How do you protect your job, your business, and your children from the challenges posed by this transformative technology? And collectively, how do we protect our humanity? In \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning AI expert Pascal Bornet offers a groundbreaking framework for not just surviving, but thriving in the age of AI. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over 20 years of pioneering AI research and practical experience, Bornet reveals the secrets to living in harmony with AI and cultivating the uniquely human qualities that no machine can replicate. He guides you on a journey to master the Three Competencies of the Future: becoming AI-Ready, Human-Ready, and Change-Ready. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging stories, practical strategies, and thought-provoking insights, \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e equips you to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness the power of AI to augment your life, work, and business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect yourself and your children from AI’s potential pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop the skills that will make you indispensable in an AI-driven world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransform your company into an IRREPLACEABLE business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise children who can thrive alongside AI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover your unique purpose in a world redefined by technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Whether you’re an individual looking to future-proof your career, a parent looking to raise AI-ready children, or a business leader striving to navigate technological disruption, \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide. It’s not just about adapting to change; it’s about harnessing the power of AI to become the best version of yourself.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAI is not the destination; it’s the vehicle that takes us to a more human future. This book is your GPS. Embark on the journey to become \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE \u003c\/i\u003eand discover how the AI revolution is not just about technology; it’s about rediscovering the essence of what makes us human.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you think AI is just about robots and algorithms, think again. \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e will shatter your assumptions and challenge you to reimagine what it means to be human in a machine age.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Marshall Goldsmith,\u003c\/b\u003e Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Earned Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTriggers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e is addressing the most important question of our time: how do we keep our humanity front and center in an AI-dominated world? I challenge you to find a book more timely and relevant!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKlaus Schwab,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital guide to thinking differently and working confidently in tandem with AI. Pascal Bornet's insights and strategies are essential to succeed with customers and colleagues, in your community and career.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRon Kaufman,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eUplifting Service\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In a world obsessed with the power of AI, \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e dares to ask the question: what makes us human? The answer may surprise you.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Luc Julia,\u003c\/b\u003e Co-Founder of Apple Siri\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"One of the most important books of our times, Pascal Bornet's \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read guide for navigating the AI revolution, empowering readers to excel personally and professionally in a technology-driven world.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBernard Marr,\u003c\/b\u003e Futurist, Internationally Bestselling Author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A very practical guide to strengthening our humanity with AI.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eNir Eyal,\u003c\/b\u003e Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eHooked\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIndistractable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Both a wake-up call and a practical guide to rediscover what makes us truly human in the age of AI.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eGerd Leonhard,\u003c\/b\u003e Futurist and Humanist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I've always believed that AI will enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. This excellent book provides a roadmap for individuals and organizations to become effective partners with smart machines. Follow its advice, and you'll be well-equipped for the present and the future.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eThomas H. Davenport,\u003c\/b\u003e Distinguished Professor, Babson College; Author of \u003ci\u003eOnly Humans Need Apply\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWorking with AI\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll In on AI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e challenges us to confront the ultimate dilemmas: who are we, and what is our purpose in a world transformed by AI? The answers may just change your life.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eProfessor Jochen Wirtz,\u003c\/b\u003e Vice Dean MBA Programmes, National University of Singapore\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e forces us to question our future in an increasingly technologically mediated world and learn to take action!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eLeonard A. Schlesinger,\u003c\/b\u003e Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you think AI is just about robots and algorithms, think again. \u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e will shatter your assumptions and challenge you to reimagine what it means to be human in a machine age.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Marshall Goldsmith\u003c\/b\u003e, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e is addressing the most important question of our time: how do we keep our humanity front and center in an AI-dominated world? I challenge you to find a book more timely and relevant!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKlaus Schwab\u003c\/b\u003e, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital guide to thinking differently and working confidently in tandem with AI. Pascal Bornet's insights and strategies are essential to succeed with customers and colleagues, in your community and career.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRon Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e, New York Times bestselling author of Uplifting Service\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a world obsessed with the power of AI, 'Irreplaceable' dares to ask the question: what makes us human? The answer may surprise you.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr Luc Julia\u003c\/b\u003e, Co-Founder of Apple Siri\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"One of the most important books of our times!\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBernard Marr,\u003c\/b\u003e Futurist, Internationally Best-selling Author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A very practical guide to strengthening our humanity with AI.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eNir Eyal\u003c\/b\u003e, Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eHooked and Indistractable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Both a wake-up call and a practical guide to rediscover what makes us truly human in the age of AI.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eGerd Leonhard\u003c\/b\u003e, Futurist \u0026amp; Humanist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I've always believed that AI will enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. This excellent book provides a roadmap for individuals and organizations to become effective partners with smart machines. 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