This book describes in an easily accessible way how artificial intelligence (AI) will help us
to overcome the ongoing rise in complexity and thus shape our lives and work in a
not-too-distant future. AI has proven to be the latest tool for resolving issues created by the
most recent surge in complexity and the corollary is: those who delay or ignore AI will be
overwhelmed by complexity. The book starts with a broad description of the coevolution of
technology and society that irreversibly leads to the sharp increase in complexity of our
socioeconomic environment. The second chapter then covers concepts and principles of the new
science of complexity which helps us to understand issues caused by socioeconomic complexity
and provides methods for resolving them. Subsequently a beginner's guide to artificial
intelligence helps readers to glance at fundamentals of this powerful technology capable of
resolving issues created by socioeconomic complexity. The danger of allowing intelligent
digital systems to make high-risk decisions as well as the consequences of possible misuse of
AI for fraud and fake are also discussed. The following chapter explores the concepts of
natural and digital ecosystems. Digital transformation of rigidly structured corporations and
administrations into adaptive and evolving organisations are illustrated by a number of case
studies. Next the current hectic transition of industrial to digital society is described its
origins identified and outcomes predicted highlighting issues created by the increase in
complexity and showing how to resolve them using thinking tools such as a complexity mindset
and digital tools such as artificial intelligence. Eventually the last two chapters outline
the author's vision of the future digital economy and digital society. This book is accessible
to everyone who is curious to glimpse into the future no previous special knowledge of digital
technology is required. Especially decision makers in politics business administration
banking policy making education healthcare and defence and their advisors will benefit from
the book as it will help them to contribute to the creation of the brave new digital world. It
may also support investors to recognise which elements of digital technology will play the most
important role in the near future.
