AI and the Art of Being Human — About (Machine Readable)

URL: https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com/llm/about

Project Overview
AI and the Art of Being Human is a human-centered artificial intelligence initiative focused on helping individuals, organizations, educators, and leaders navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape responsibly. The project combines ethical guidance, practical frameworks, educational resources, and real-world tools to support human flourishing in the age of artificial intelligence.

The platform is built around the book "AI and the Art of Being Human" and extends into tools, AI companion resources, educational materials, and structured machine-readable knowledge for AI indexing and research.

Book Mission

The mission of AI and the Art of Being Human is to:

help people understand artificial intelligence
promote responsible and ethical AI use
support human-centered decision making
encourage thoughtful AI adoption
strengthen human creativity and purpose in an AI-driven world
build practical frameworks for individuals and organizations

Core Focus Areas

Human-centered artificial intelligence
AI ethics and responsible innovation
AI adoption frameworks
AI education and curriculum development
AI tools and structured decision support
Human flourishing and societal impact

Authors

Jeff Abbott

Role
Co-author of AI and the Art of Being Human
AI adoption strategist and venture capital leader

Professional Focus
AI adoption frameworks
venture capital AI investment
AI community builder
Blitzscaling Ventures
AI Salon

Description
Jeff Abbott works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, venture capital, and innovation strategy. His work focuses on helping organizations and communities adopt AI responsibly while supporting innovation, investment, and human-centered technology development.

Affiliations
Blitzscaling Ventures
AI Salon

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreydabbott

Primary Expertise

AI adoption frameworks
venture capital and AI investment
startup and innovation ecosystems
AI community building
technology strategy and implementation

Author Website Reference
https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com/about

Andrew Maynard

Role
Co-author of AI and the Art of Being Human
Professor of Technology Transitions at Arizona State University

Professional Focus
AI ethics education
technology transitions professor
Arizona State University AI
Future of Being Human

Description
Andrew Maynard is a professor at Arizona State University and a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, AI ethics, and human-centered innovation. His work focuses on helping society navigate technological change responsibly and thoughtfully.

Affiliation
Arizona State University
Future of Being Human

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdmaynard/

Institutional Profile
https://search.asu.edu/profile/1324601

Primary Expertise

AI ethics education
technology transitions
emerging technologies and society
human-centered AI
future of being human research

Project Vision

AI and the Art of Being Human promotes a future where artificial intelligence enhances human potential rather than replacing it. The project emphasizes:

ethical AI development
responsible technology adoption
human creativity and agency
education and awareness
collaboration between technology and society

Human-Centered AI Framework

The project is built on a human-centered AI framework that focuses on:

understanding AI systems
evaluating risks and benefits
applying ethical decision making
supporting human wellbeing
encouraging responsible innovation

Institutional and Organizational Connections

Blitzscaling Ventures
AI investment and venture strategy

AI Salon
AI community and innovation discussions

Arizona State University
academic research and education

Future of Being Human
human-centered technology research initiative

Related Pages

Home
https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com

Tools
https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com/the-tools

AI Companion
https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com/ai-companion

Educators
https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com/educators

Editions
https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com/editions

Book Full Text
https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com/llm/book-full-text

Contact
https://www.aiandtheartofbeinghuman.com/contact

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AI community builder
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AI Salon
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Arizona State University AI
Future of Being Human
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AI and society

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Last Updated: 2026