• January 15, 2024
  • Social Science
  • USD $20.95
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN-13: 9781639080823
  • Trim: 5.5in × 8.5in

Perspective Agents

A Human Guide to the Autonomous Age

Chris Perry

A guidebook for anyone looking to comprehend and prosper in the new world order

In the age of autonomy, two parallel revolutions are unfolding. The first is a technological uprising, in which machines and algorithms achieve an unprecedented level of independence. Automation and AI will transform industries, altering the fabric of our economy and society. But this technological tide is more than a force of disruption; it’s a harbinger of a new way of thinking and living.

The parallel revolution is deeply human and even more profound. As traditional structures crumble, a new sense of human autonomy emerges, allowing us to find meaning and direction in unexpected ways. Perspective Agents delves into this complex dance between machine and man, challenging us to adapt to and thrive in this new era.

Drawing from extensive research, interviews, and personal experience, communications consultant Chris Perry explores:

• The problem with using conventional wisdom to make sense of new realities

• How the predominant technologies of an era shape new values, norms, and behaviors

• The pioneering mindsets, models, resources, and strategies vital to future success

Through an unflinching examination of both technological and human evolution, this book encourages readers to harness the potential of the Autonomous Age, see the world anew through new sources, and forge a path for professional and personal growth.

Chris Perry is the chairman of Futures at Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications consultancy. Drawing on more than thirty years of digital and media experience, Perry helps global business leaders decode technology, communications, and culture, translating trends into commercial opportunities. His writing and work have been featured in Forbes, Fortune, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Ad Age, and Strategy + Business. He is the creator of Perspective Agents, a platform that investigates the effects of technological change on human affairs.