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AI for the Rest of Us

A Practical Guide to Understanding and Leveraging AI in Work and Life

Transform how you work by understanding AI as a true collaborative partner. This practical guide moves beyond technical jargon to show business professionals, managers, and knowledge workers how to leverage AI for writing, research, decision-making, and personal productivity.

207 Pages
16 Chapters
5 Parts
42K+ Words
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What You'll Learn

AI Made Practical

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How AI Actually Works

Understand the difference between narrow task automation and true autonomy. Learn the concepts behind AI without needing a computer science degree.

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AI for Writing & Research

Practical frameworks for collaborating with AI across writing, communication, research, and analysis tasks you do every day.

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Strategic Decision-Making

How to use AI for better decision-making without blindly trusting its outputs. Learn when to rely on AI and when to trust your own judgment.

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Personal Productivity

Concrete techniques for using AI to work smarter across your daily tasks, from email and presentations to project management and brainstorming.

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Career & Workforce Impact

Strategies for maintaining career relevance in an AI-augmented workforce. Understand how organizations should approach AI adoption.

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Ethics & Human Flourishing

A framework for responsible AI use grounded in values and human flourishing. Navigate the ethical questions that matter most.

Inside the Book

Table of Contents

Part I: Understanding AI

The concepts you actually need

  • Chapter 1: What AI Actually Is (And Isn't)
  • Chapter 2: The Autonomy Spectrum
  • Chapter 3: How to Think About AI

Part II: Agentic Development

Working with AI, not against it

  • Chapter 4: Working With AI, Not Against It
  • Chapter 5: The Art of Context
  • Chapter 6: Effective AI Communication

Part III: AI in Practice

Real-world applications

  • Chapter 7: AI for Writing and Communication
  • Chapter 8: AI for Research and Analysis
  • Chapter 9: AI for Decision-Making
  • Chapter 10: AI for Personal Productivity

Part IV: Implications

AI's impact on work and career

  • Chapter 11: The Changing Workforce
  • Chapter 12: How Organizations Should Approach AI
  • Chapter 13: AI and Your Career

Part V: Ethics

Values, responsibility, and flourishing

  • Chapter 14: The Ethics of AI Use
  • Chapter 15: Values and Human Flourishing
  • Chapter 16: Living Well With AI
About the Author

Brian R. Miller

Brian Miller is a Technology and Cybersecurity professional dedicated to making AI accessible and trustworthy for everyone.

As the founder of Synthetic Insights, Brian has spent years exploring the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. His work on the Athena Ecosystem—an AI agent platform—gives him a unique perspective on how AI can augment human capabilities while respecting privacy and autonomy.

"AI for the Rest of Us" is the companion to his technical book "Agentic Development," distilling the same real-world insights into practical guidance that any professional can apply—no coding required.

Why This Book

AI Literacy for Everyone

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No Jargon Required

Written for professionals, not programmers. Every concept is explained in plain language with real-world examples you can relate to.

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Immediately Applicable

Start using AI more effectively today. Each chapter provides frameworks and techniques you can apply to your work right away.

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Career-Focused

Understand how AI is reshaping your industry and career. Get concrete strategies for staying relevant and thriving in an AI-augmented world.

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Ethics-Grounded

Goes beyond "how to use AI" to explore "how to use AI responsibly." Includes frameworks for ethical decision-making with AI tools.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical experience to read this book?

Not at all. This book was specifically written for professionals who aren't developers or engineers. If you use a computer at work, you have all the background needed. Technical concepts are explained in plain language with real-world analogies.

How is this different from "Agentic Development"?

"Agentic Development" is written for software developers and covers coding with AI assistants. "AI for the Rest of Us" takes the same foundational insights but adapts them for business professionals, covering AI for writing, research, decision-making, and productivity—with no code examples.

Which AI tools does the book cover?

The book is tool-agnostic—the principles apply whether you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, or any other AI assistant. The focus is on transferable skills and frameworks that work across any AI tool.

What formats are available?

The paperback is available now through our store. Kindle eBook and hardcover editions are coming soon. All versions contain the same complete content.

How do I get the book?

Click the "Buy Now" button above or scroll to the "Choose Your Edition" section. Paperback orders are fulfilled and shipped by our print partner. Kindle editions will be available on Amazon.

Is this book relevant for executives and managers?

Absolutely. Part IV specifically addresses how organizations should approach AI adoption, and the book throughout provides strategic perspectives on AI's impact on teams, careers, and business strategy.

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