Derek Rydall

A Whole New Human: Ten Ways We Must Evolve to Survive in the AI Age

Derek Rydall, the “profound” (Mark Porteous, author of The Human Experience) author behind The Abundance Project, offers an empowering and actionable guide forworkers, creators, leaders, and educators to unlock their full potential and not only survive but thrive in the AI era.

As AI accelerates beyond human capabilities, the real threat isn’t that machines will replace us—it’s that we will become more like them, losing the very qualities that define us. Every technological advancement, from calculators to GPS, has eroded essential human capacities, weakening our ability to think critically, create, and adapt. Now, with AI poised to surpass us in nearly every task, we face an existential crisis: How do we flourish as humans in a world where machines can outperform us?

Derek Rydall’s A Whole New Human is an essential, practical guide to navigating this global seismic shift. Blending ancient wisdom, cutting-edge science, and decades of human development research, Rydall offers a step-by-step road map for unlocking our innate potential and evolving alongside AI. Embrace the superintelligence within you!

Publisher: Beyond Words/Atria Books
Pub. date: 
January 6, 2026
Format: 
Hardcover
ISBN: 
9781582709598
Trim size: 
5 1/2 x 8 3/8
Page count:
 256
Other formats available: eBook