About the Book
What remains uniquely human when AI can do almost everything? We can thrive by unlocking our human edge through eight timeless mantras.
"Nitin Seth's POSSIBLE framework is a powerful guide to thriving in the AI era." - Lou Maiuri, Chairman & Group CEO, AssetMark
"A grounded, human-centered approach to navigating AI disruption." - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
If you're wondering how to stay relevant in a world where AI seems to be mastering capabilities once thought to be uniquely human, from cognitive tasks to emotional intelligence, Human Edge in the AI Age is your answer. This is not another book about what AI can do. It's about what you can do to thrive alongside it.
As AI disrupts industries and job roles and the possibility of job displacement looms, it may also herald a new human renaissance---an Era of Entrepreneurs---where individuals take charge of their destinies, innovate fearlessly, and create value grounded in timeless human strengths such as creativity, empathy, and leadership.
To navigate this seismic shift, Nitin Seth introduces the POSSIBLE framework, an original eight-dimensional guide to rediscovering the human edge: Problem-Solving, Openness to Change, Spirituality, Sports, Impact, Balance, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. By transforming anxiety into action, this framework empowers you to cultivate your inherent strengths and shape a future where your humanity remains firmly in the lead.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Introduction: The AI Age and the Need to Rediscover the Human Edge
Section I: AI Is Redefining Every Aspect of Life and Business
1. The Irresistible March of the AI Age
2. AI Is Surpassing Human Capabilities
3. The Human Quotient Is Facing Its Toughest Trial
4. AI Will Fundamentally Reshape Every Industry
5. AI Jobs Will Change in the AI Age
6. The Human Advantage
Section II: Eight Timeless Mantras For Success in the AI Age
Introduction: POSSIBLE Framework
Mantra 1: Enhance PROBLEM SOLVING Skills
7. Seven Steps to Structured Problem Solving
8. Lessons from "The Goal"
9. Things I Wish I Learned in Business School
10. Role of Wisdom in the AI Age
Mantra 2: OPENNESS to Change
11. Why is Openness So Critical
12. Need For Redefining Learning Approaches
13. The Art of Learning to Learn
Mantra 3: Connect With Self Through Spirituality
14. Spiritual Balance - A Necessity in Today's AI Age
15. Eleven Laws of Spirituality
16. My Mindfulness Journey
17. Meditation (Vipassana) - Key to Connecting With Self
Mantra 4: Learn Teamwork and Resilience from SPORTS
18. India's T20 World Cup Triumph in 2024
19. India's Magnificent Test Series Win in Australia in 2021: Six Management Lessons
20. Reflections on the 2018 World Cup: Rise of the Underdogs
21. The 2014 Football World Cup: Management Lessons
Mantra 5: Make an IMPACT
22. Finding Your "Sweet Spot" - the Powerful Purpose of Your Life!
23. Take Personal Responsibility and Change the World!
24. Sustainable Development - Rethinking Consumption
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Mantra 6: Find the Right BALANCE
25. Mastering Duality: A Key Skill to Succeed in the AI Age
26. Momentary vs Momentous
27. Learn 2-Speed Execution
Mantra 7: Unleash the LEADER Within You
28. Effective Leadership Traits in the Digital Age
29. How Great Leaders Inspire Others: The "5 Cs" Formula!!
30. Lessons in Charge Management
31. How to Create Great Leaders
Mantra 8: Be an ENTREPRENEUR
32. Your Time Is Now! - Ten mantras For Young Entrepreneurs
33. Lessons From the Incredible Life Story of Steve Jobs
34. Elon Musk's Moonshot Mentality in the AI Era
35. Lessons in Longevity and Greatness from the Giant Sequoias
Conclusion: Bhagavad Gita as an Inspiration for Daily Living in the AI Age
Endnotes
About the Author :
Nitin Seth is a global business leader, entrepreneur, and bestselling author at the intersection of technology and human transformation. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Incedo Inc., a digital, data, and AI services firm helping enterprises unlock real value from technology at scale. Over the past three decades, Nitin has held leadership roles at some of the world's most respected organizations-including McKinsey, Fidelity International, and Flipkart-where he led large-scale transformations across business, data, and technology.
He is the author of Winning in the Digital Age, winner of the C.K. Prahalad Best Business Book Award, and Mastering the Data Paradox. Human Edge in the AI Age is his most personal book yet-written as a guide and legacy for the next generation. A graduate of IIT Delhi and IIM Lucknow, Nitin is a sought-after speaker on AI, leadership, and innovation. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, three children, and their dog.
Review :
Human Edge in the AI Age by Nitin Seth is a thought-provoking exploration of AI's transformative power and its impact on human capabilities. Seth emphasizes the need for humans to adapt, embrace change and rediscover timeless qualities to thrive in the AI-driven era. He reminds us that while AI will replace many jobs, our unique human advantages---such as creativity, emotional intelligence and the ability to connect deeply with others---will be crucial in maintaining our edge in this world. Reading this insightful book made me reflect deeply on the future of my children and grandchildren. It inspired me to think about how I can guide them in understanding and navigating the challenges and opportunities that await them.
In Human Edge in the AI Age, Nitin Seth masterfully navigates the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, offering practical guidance for professionals and leaders. As a chief technology and information officer at a Fortune 500 company, I find Seth's insights into the intersection of technology and human potential both timely and essential. His eight-dimensional POSSIBLE framework---problem-solving, openness to change, spirituality, sports, impact, balance, leadership, and entrepreneurship---provides an actionable path for individuals and organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world. It is a powerful reminder that while AI is reshaping our world, it is our timeless human qualities that differentiate us and will ultimately define our success. This balance between human strengths and AI capabilities is crucial for making informed, ethical decisions and building resilient teams. This book is thought-provoking for anyone looking to stay ahead in the AI age and harness the unique strengths that make us human.
Human Edge in the AI Age is a vital compass for navigating the future-skilfully blending technological insights with philosophical and spiritual perspectives, and providing a holistic view of how humans can remain relevant and thrive in an AI-driven world. Seth's “POSSIBLE” framework is not just insightful, it's actionable. Each mantra, from enhancing problem-solving skills to embracing entrepreneurship, is authenticated by Seth's personal experiences and reflections. A must-read for anyone looking to understand and thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.
Nitin has outdone himself again! This book is absolutely mind-blowing and a must-read for any executive who is serious about navigating the AI future. Nitin is one of the sharpest minds in business that I know of and I am grateful that he continues to share his knowledge and insights with the world. READ this book and change your trajectory.
Nitin Seth has written a book about one of the most important subjects facing humanity and each of us individually. AI will march ahead at a rapid pace. We humans have substantive choices to make about how to adjust and how to work with this new technology. These are both society-wide and individual choices. This book lays out a framework for thinking about and beginning to solve these hugely important issues: What is unique about humanity, what is important to us and how can we protect ourselves and our values? It is still early days, and much of the future remains open-ended, but we need to start the process of engaging with these issues now.
For a man who enjoys cricket, Nitin has delivered a carefully crafted hat-trick. His third book combines his analytical insights with digital and AI experience as a practitioner but adds deeper reflections on what this means for us as humans. With trademark clarity, Nitin has created a valuable framework to understand the capabilities that define the “human quotient”, as we navigate a world where AI seems unstoppable. He delves deep into synthesizing elements of spiritual balance, wisdom and entrepreneurship, alongside the familiar survival skills of problem-solving, teamwork and leadership. This differentiates the book from others and offers an excellent guide to responding positively to the power of AI.
In a world transformed by AI, how do humans stay relevant and thrive? Drawing from a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern experiences, Nitin Seth presents the POSSIBLE framework-eight timeless mantras that succinctly redefine success in the AI age. Human Edge in the AI Age is a terrific guide to harnessing your own unique strengths and creating new opportunities in this exciting era of change.
As AI races ahead, most are sleepwalking into irrelevance. Nitin's book is a wake-up call-and a battle plan. If you want to stay human and stay ahead, read this now.
Having led large-scale digital transformation and public policy initiatives, I know that the true challenge in the AI age is not just about building smarter technology-it's about building wiser societies. In Human Edge in the AI Age, Nitin Seth draws on global leadership experience and the timeless wisdom of India to offer a compelling vision of how we can thrive amidst disruption. This book is both a practical guide and a philosophical reflection-essential reading for leaders, policymakers and anyone building a future where technology and humanity must coexist, responsibly and powerfully.
With Human Edge in the AI Age, outstanding tech and people leader Nitin Seth takes his next leap as an author. This contemporary tour de force on how to be successful in this complex world covers AI, resilience, spirituality and much more. Strongly recommended to readers across the globe as Nitin has walked this talk successfully across continents.
In his latest book, Nitin Seth provides a comprehensive take on the role of AI as a transformational change and our ability as humans to embrace this by effectively becoming more human. The concept of human quotient provides a new perspective on what it fundamentally means to be human beyond multiple technologies and societal transformations. The POSSIBLE framework is aptly named and outlines the many dimensions that help create the Human Edge, which applies beyond just business. True to form, Nitin also provides a crisp view of some critical business tools that are valuable for novices as well as experts and lays out leadership traits that will become more important in the next decade. Illustrated with great stories, the book is a timely and thoughtful distillation of what is changing around us and, more importantly, what will always be true.
The world has never seen this level of change and uncertainty come together-uncertainty driven by geopolitics, and change driven by AI, which is the most transformative technology of our times. The more we develop AI, the more it challenges us to reflect on what it truly means to be human in an age where we have the ability to manufacture intelligence, empathy and even agency. Nitin has come up with an incredible set of ideas on the unique human strengths that will enable us to stay ahead. This is the book for every technologist, and I can't recommend this enough.
The rapid progress and adoption of AI has been unprecedented and has naturally created uncertainty about the new balance between the role of AI technologies and human intellect. Nitin's new book very effectively explores potential opportunities where humans will not only continue to lead but can put human intellect at the centre of AI evolution. The book is honest and not in denial mode; instead, it helps identify distinct areas of strength where human impact will continue to define the future. It's an easy read and a great piece of work.
