the Future Human: Technology, Identity, and Transformation of Society

What does it mean to be human in an age of intelligent machines?Artificial intelligence is transforming work. Social media is reshaping identity. Biotechnology is extending the boundaries of life itself. Digital networks connect billions of people while loneliness, polarization, and uncertainty continue to rise.Humanity stands at a turning point.In The Future Human: Technology, Identity, and the Transformation of Society, Alina Vey explores the forces redefining the twenty-first century and asks one of the most important questions of our time: as technology becomes increasingly powerful, what aspects of humanity must we preserve?Drawing on history, philosophy, psychology, economics, and contemporary research, this book examines how emerging technologies are changing not only our societies but our understanding of ourselves.Inside, readers will explore: - The rise of artificial intelligence and the future of work- Social media, attention, and the digital self- Surveillance, privacy, and the data economy- Biotechnology, human enhancement, and longevity- Democracy in the age of algorithms- Community, loneliness, and social trust- Consciousness, freedom, and human agency- Meaning, purpose, and the future of civilizationNeither utopian nor dystopian, The Future Human offers a balanced and thought-provoking examination of the opportunities and challenges of technological transformation. It argues that the future will not be determined by machines alone, but by the choices human beings make about how technology is designed, governed, and used.At a time of rapid change and profound uncertainty, this book provides readers with a framework for understanding the world that is emerging-and humanity's place within it.The future is not merely something we inherit. It is something we create.Perfect for readers of Yuval Noah Harari, Shoshana Zuboff, Jonathan Haidt, and Nicholas Carr, The Future Human is an essential guide to one of the defining questions of our age: How can humanity remain fully human in a technological world?

Pages: 656, Paperback, Independently published