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The Next Renaissance
AI and the Expansion of Human Potential
Zack Kass (Author)
9781394381081, Wiley
Hardback, published 5 January 2026
256 pages
23.1 x 16 x 3.3 cm, 0.454 kg
“A refreshing, well-crafted treatise on the many possible good things that thinking machines can bring.” – Kirkus Reviews An eye-opening discussion on the transformative impact of AI and how to prepare for a new future. In The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, acclaimed AI advisor Zack Kass presents an optimistic and compelling vision of how artificial intelligence will shape our lives. Drawing on historical context, cutting-edge advancements, and firsthand experience, Kass lays out how AI will become a collaborative partner in building a better, more creative, and more compassionate world. Just as the original Renaissance revolutionized art, science, and society, today’s AI-driven Renaissance will redefine how we create, innovate, and flourish. Kass leverages his deep industry expertise to explain how this transformative technology will solve previously unimaginable challenges, presenting entirely new possibilities. Inside the book, you'll discover: A must-read for anyone interested in the most powerful technological advancement since the steam engine. The Next Renaissance is here.
A Publishers Weekly, USA Today, LA Times Bestseller
Introduction ix Part I Foundations of the RenAIssance 1 Chapter 1 The Past, Present, and Future of Artificial Intelligence 3 Chapter 2 Conditions to the RenAIssance 41 Chapter 3 Costs of the RenAIssance 57 Chapter 4 The Promise of the RenAIssance 79 Chapter 5 Questions of the RenAIssance 91 Part II A Glimpse into the Future 109 Chapter 6 Education 2.0 111 Chapter 7 Widening Wall Street 139 Chapter 8 Resuscitating Healthcare 153 Chapter 9 The Future of Work 171 Part III A Simple Guide to the RenAIssance 185 Chapter 10 Principles for Thriving in the Era of AI 187
Epilogue: A Last, Honest Story 197
Glossary 201
Notes 207
Acknowledgments 219
About the Author 223
Index 225
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
