190. The Wolf Is at the Door: How to Survive and Thrive in an AI-Driven World - by Ben Angel

Ben Angel’s The Wolf Is at the Door is a timely and insightful exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, economies, and everyday life. With AI advancing at an unprecedented pace, Angel challenges readers to confront its impact head-on and offers a roadmap for adapting to this transformative era.

Angel highlights how AI is no longer a futuristic concept but an immediate force disrupting jobs, commerce, and even relationships. Using compelling real-world examples—such as an elderly couple deceived by an AI-driven scam—he demonstrates that the effects of AI go beyond automation and deeply influence human security and trust. The book identifies ten major threats AI poses and presents ten strategic rules to help individuals not only survive but thrive in this new digital landscape.

A key theme is the necessity of continuous learning and adaptability. Angel urges readers to embrace AI tools rather than fear them, advocating for upskilling, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Drawing parallels to historical economic shifts like the Industrial Revolution, he reinforces the need for proactive adaptation to stay relevant in the workforce.

Accessible and engaging, The Wolf Is at the Door is essential reading for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone seeking to navigate AI’s profound impact on the future of work and society.