
Titles in This Set
The Infinity Machine
Lead Smart in the AI Era
Careers and Chaos
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Hardcover & Paperback)
ISBN: 9789124026714
Publisher: Allen Lane, Rupa Publications
Overview
This three-book bundle brings together three sharp, timely reads on artificial intelligence, leadership, and the modern workplace. Sebastian Mallaby's The Infinity Machine traces the rise of DeepMind's Demis Hassabis and the race toward superintelligent AI, while Lead Smart in the AI Era by Amit Kumar Jain and Surbhi Jain offers a practical playbook for business leaders navigating digital disruption. Henry Blackwell's Careers and Chaos rounds out the set with candid guidance on building a resilient career when automation and side hustles are rewriting the rules of work. Together they map how AI is reshaping business, leadership, and careers today.
About the Books
This collection pairs a landmark work of narrative nonfiction with two practical guides, giving readers both the big-picture story of AI's rise and the tools to thrive within it. The Infinity Machine is Sebastian Mallaby's deeply reported account of Demis Hassabis, the North London chess prodigy turned DeepMind co-founder, and his pursuit of superintelligent machines that could reshape humanity. It has been recognized as an instant New York Times bestseller and captures the tension between scientific ambition and the risks of the technology Hassabis is racing to build. Lead Smart in the AI Era shifts focus to the boardroom, arguing that today's business leaders must learn to collect, analyze, and interrogate data rather than simply consume it. Authors Amit Kumar Jain and Surbhi Jain draw on real-world case studies to show how visionary leadership, not just technology adoption, determines who thrives in a volatile, AI-amplified business landscape. Careers and Chaos closes the set on a personal note, addressing the anxiety many workers feel as layoffs, automation, and gig work upend traditional career paths. Henry Blackwell offers a grounded framework for adapting, pivoting, and building durable career resilience in an economy where the old rules no longer apply. Read together, these three books give professionals, managers, and curious general readers a well-rounded view of the AI era from the lab to the boardroom to the individual career.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Infinity Machine — Sebastian Mallaby's deeply reported portrait of DeepMind's Demis Hassabis and his quest to build superintelligent AI.
Lead Smart in the AI Era — Amit Kumar Jain and Surbhi Jain's practical guide to leading with data and discernment in a volatile, AI-driven business world.
Careers and Chaos — Henry Blackwell's candid roadmap for building career resilience amid layoffs, automation, and the rise of the side hustle.
About the Authors
Sebastian Mallaby is a journalist and author known for his in-depth reporting on finance and technology, and The Infinity Machine draws on unprecedented access to Demis Hassabis and DeepMind. Amit Kumar Jain is a civil servant and columnist with over two decades of public service experience, while his co-author Surbhi Jain brings a background in technology and business writing; together they specialize in translating AI trends for corporate leaders. Henry Blackwell is a workplace futurist and career strategist who advises leaders and professionals on adapting to shifts in the modern economy.
Why You'll Love This Set
Whether you're mapping your next career move, leading a team through digital change, or simply fascinated by the people building AI, this set delivers depth and practical insight in equal measure. It's a smart gift for a graduate, a colleague starting a new role, or your own back-to-work reading list.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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