I'm A Little Worried About Artificial Intelligence: On Jobs, Education, and Humanity's Purpose

by Rich Bowers

Artificial intelligence is creeping its way into nearly every corner of life, changing how we work, learn, and interact. I’m a Little Worried About Artificial Intelligence is a quick, clear read for anyone who wants to understand what is happening and why it matters.

Written in an easy, conversational style, it delivers fast insights into how AI is influencing our jobs, education, and sense of purpose. Designed for readers without a technical background, this book makes AI understandable and relevant to everyday life. The goal is awareness and understanding, helping readers make sense of rapid change without the confusion or hype.

As a Learning and Development executive with hands-on experience in AI strategy and education, I’ve spent the past few years helping people see how this technology fits into real life. This book brings that same clarity, using stories, examples, and recent history to show where AI is taking us and what questions we should be asking.

This is not a textbook. It is a fast, approachable exploration of how artificial intelligence is shaping daily life and how we can stay aware, thoughtful, and prepared for what comes next.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

139 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 29, 2025

About the author

Rich Bowers is an educator, writer, and consultant who has spent his career at the intersection of learning, leadership, and technology. With a strong background in learning and development, he has designed enterprise education programs, led global teams, and taught thousands of professionals how to adapt to the rapid shifts brought on by artificial intelligence.

I’m a Little Worried About Artificial Intelligence is his second book, following his earlier work Beyond Management. Both reflect his ongoing mission to help people navigate learning with clarity, perspective and a dash of dark, wry humor.

Outside of work, Rich is an enthusiast of ancient history and mythology. His fascination with andragogy, technology, and history books makes him a bit of a nerd. Fortunately, he does have a cool wife, Sierra. They live in New Jersey, surrounded by a surprising number of foxes.

Reviews

[Brittany Hofmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

AI has been creeping into our lives for a while now but most recently I noticed it becoming more and more present in my career. I work in healthcare and AI in the workplace had me a little uneasy. This book was extremely helpful in making AI easy to understand and helped me become more aware of AI in my everyday life and the impact it will have in our future. This was a very easy read for a topic that has overwhelmed me for years. The author did a great job at explaining things without the complicated technical approach that most AI books tend to rely on, and he used the perfect touch of humor to make this informative read, entertaining and light. 10/10 recommend!

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re looking to understand Artificial Intelligence and its impacts at a basic non technical level, this is the perfect book. I learned so much from this book and now feel like I can easily contribute to AI conversations! It goes over a good history of AI and all the main areas it will impact your life now and in the future. My favorite AI book I’ve ever read!

[Carol Stueber White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey, if you're concerned or scared about AI, here's a book for you. Great for learning the history, where we are now, and where it's going, in an easy to understand way. Highly recommend!

[Ryann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently viewed a video of a child in a hospital that triggered an emotional reaction from me. After drying my eyes, my first response was to play the video for my spouse, followed with the question;
Do You Think This Is A.I.?

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly consuming our lives and many remain unaware that it’s happening. I remember teaching my parents how to use the internet and navigate social media. I taught my Grandparents about computers and emails. Now I feel like I am the one swimming against the most aggressive technology current yet.

Rich Bowers newest book guides you through the present state of A.I. as well as the unknowns to brace for what’s potentially ahead, all with a touch of humor that made these hard realities a little easier to digest.

He lays out who the tech giants are, both companies and individuals, and the moral and ethical decisions being discussed and/or bypassed. You get a clearer understanding of how A.I. is problematic to our education system as well as the countless jobs it will eventually obliterate. Bowers offers constructive advice that could make our future a little less disastrous by finding ways to work with the system instead of against it, because like it or not, it’s not going anywhere.

This was a very informative and enjoyable read!

[Rich Bowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed it, though I am a bit biased.