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The Human Edge: Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
What if the real threat isn't AI stealing your job – but you forgetting how to think for yourself?
The Human Edge delivers eight practical conversations to develop cognitive abilities no machine can
· Think deeply whilst others skim the surface
· Reframe challenges to reveal opportunities
· Ask penetrating questions that cut through noise
· Make confident decisions without perfect data
Whether you're a professional staying ahead, parent, teacher or leader guiding teams, this book provides frameworks to think clearly, decide confidently, and act decisively.
In a world where AI promises easy answers, your ability to ask hard questions will help you keep your human edge.
“We are all going to have to think seriously about AI, and this thoughtful book is a great place to start.”
— Johann Hari, 3x New York Times Bestselling Author
“Insightful, entertaining and thought-provoking ... a timely and empowering read for professionals across every field.”
— Emeritus Professor Gary Martin FAIM, CEO Australian Institute of Management WA
“If AI is the engine, critical thinking is the steering wheel ... This book is a masterclass in staying sharp while the world accelerates around us.”
— Leanne Hughes, keynote speaker, consultant and author
About the Bethan Winn helps people think better together. A speaker, facilitator and trainer based in Perth, Western Australia, she brings her ‘practical philosophy’ to business, government and educational contexts to enable clarity, confidence and better outcomes in work and life.
The Human Edge delivers eight practical conversations to develop cognitive abilities no machine can
· Think deeply whilst others skim the surface
· Reframe challenges to reveal opportunities
· Ask penetrating questions that cut through noise
· Make confident decisions without perfect data
Whether you're a professional staying ahead, parent, teacher or leader guiding teams, this book provides frameworks to think clearly, decide confidently, and act decisively.
In a world where AI promises easy answers, your ability to ask hard questions will help you keep your human edge.
“We are all going to have to think seriously about AI, and this thoughtful book is a great place to start.”
— Johann Hari, 3x New York Times Bestselling Author
“Insightful, entertaining and thought-provoking ... a timely and empowering read for professionals across every field.”
— Emeritus Professor Gary Martin FAIM, CEO Australian Institute of Management WA
“If AI is the engine, critical thinking is the steering wheel ... This book is a masterclass in staying sharp while the world accelerates around us.”
— Leanne Hughes, keynote speaker, consultant and author
About the Bethan Winn helps people think better together. A speaker, facilitator and trainer based in Perth, Western Australia, she brings her ‘practical philosophy’ to business, government and educational contexts to enable clarity, confidence and better outcomes in work and life.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2025
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November 3, 2025
This is a book I've already returned to many times, it's full of practical exercises, relatable examples and hope-fuelling ideas on how to re-engage your critical thinking muscle at a time when we're being told to outsource our thinking and creativity to the machine.
It's helped me really examine my own thinking habits, without any guilt or judgement - because we're all susceptible to thinking shortcuts, even when we think we're not! Such a great way to fire up your brain and get excited about the grey matter in our heads, I know I'll be dipping into this book regularly for years to come. Highly recommend!
It's helped me really examine my own thinking habits, without any guilt or judgement - because we're all susceptible to thinking shortcuts, even when we think we're not! Such a great way to fire up your brain and get excited about the grey matter in our heads, I know I'll be dipping into this book regularly for years to come. Highly recommend!
September 4, 2025
I was lucky to be an early reader of The Human Edge and knew right away it was going to be something special.
This book is insightful, practical, and worth reading more than once. On my second read-through, I discovered even more layers of knowledge, and I’m already planning a third.
The structured activities are brilliant for reframing your thinking, and Bethan makes the activities and conversations accessible to everyone from all walks of life and with all kinds of use cases.
In the age of AI, this is a book you’ll want to keep coming back to.
This book is insightful, practical, and worth reading more than once. On my second read-through, I discovered even more layers of knowledge, and I’m already planning a third.
The structured activities are brilliant for reframing your thinking, and Bethan makes the activities and conversations accessible to everyone from all walks of life and with all kinds of use cases.
In the age of AI, this is a book you’ll want to keep coming back to.
August 16, 2026
Written around 18(?) questions/discussions plus exercises makes for a disjointed book that is hard to follow a broad thread/theme and takeaway.
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