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Inspired by the breakthrough success of intelligent learning machines enabled by a line of thinking and experiments proving its validity, starting with Ludwig Wittgenstein, Alan Turing, John Hopfield, Terrence Sejnowski and Geoffrey Hinton, the book offers a multidisciplinary analysis of:- The evolution of artificial agency beyond Large Language Models- Socioeconomic implications of autonomous agents in business, education, and governance- The epistemological and psychological challenges of living with intelligent systems What happens when intelligence is decoupled from human consciousness?This book explores the fundamental shift brought about by generative AI and autonomous multi-agent systems: a silent but radical transformation of economy, society, and human self-understanding.Building on the previous German volume Künstliche Intelligenz - Transformation und Krisen von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, this expanded and updated English edition introduces a new core: the rise of agentic AI and the emerging ecosystems of intelligent, goal-directed AI agents. These agents no longer simply assist - they collaborate, negotiate, delegate, and learn autonomously, creating new forms of interaction between human actors and artificial intelligences.Inspired by the breakthrough success of intelligent learning machines enabled by a line of thinking and experiments proving its validity, starting with Ludwig Wittgenstein, Alan Turing, John Hopfield, Terrence Sejnowski and Geoffrey Hinton, the book offers a multidisciplinary analysis of:- The evolution of artificial agency beyond Large Language Models- Socioeconomic implications of autonomous agents in business, education, and governance- The epistemological and psychological challenges of living with intelligent systems 1 The Sound of Quiet Disruption2 Learning Machines and the Child's Mind3 From Tools to Agents4 The Gentle Singularity5 The Carnation Revolution and the Hope for a Gentle Transformation Prof. Dr. Frank H. Witt is an author and consultant working from Switzerland and Malta. His focus: how Agentic AI will transform the way we learn, lead, and organize our future.Prof. Dr. Frank H. Witt is an internationally recognized author, lecturer, entrepreneur, and consultant whose work explores how artificial intelligence transforms the way we learn, lead, and organize society. Working from Switzerland and Malta, he partners with venture-capital-backed projects worldwide to design hybrid study and executive training programs powered by AI, shaping the future of business transformation and higher education.He studied economics and philosophy at the University of Wuppertal and conducted research at the Telecommunications Research Institute there; at the Instituto de Dirección y Organización de Empresas (IDOE) of the University of Alcalá; and at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) at the University of Tokyo. His academic career spanned Germany (Wuppertal, Karlsruhe, Hanover, Berlin) as well as London, Cairo, and Windhoek. Later, as Chairman and Partner of Science, Consulting & Investment Ltd. in Hong Kong, he led international projects in economics, technology, and education.Since 1987, he has published widely as an author and editor-books on management, organizational research, and digital transformation, and more than 50 scholarly articles on leadership, sustainability, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and social media. His current focus is on Agentic AI-the rise of AI agents as social actors-and their role in reshaping organizations, institutions, and everyday life.With decades of experience bridging academia, business, and technology, Witt brings a unique perspective to one of the most urgent questions of our time: how to orchestrate human and artificial intelligence in ways that advance both innovation and society.
