One Book One University 2024-2025 Selection

Mustafa Suleyman’s The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma

In The Coming Wave, Suleyman explores the intersection of technology and power in our rapidly evolving world. From artificial intelligence to data privacy, Suleyman delves into the complexities and implications of technological advancements, urging readers to consider our digital age’s ethical and societal implications.

Here’s what critics have to say about the book:

• Kirkus Reviews: “An informative yet disturbing study and a clear warning from someone whose voice cannot be ignored.”

• The New York Times: “With help from his coauthor Michael Bhaskar, he deftly describes how the latest on line chatbots, image generators, and similar A.I. systems could supercharge everything from computer programming to transportation to medical research. And with even greater verve, he explains the many ways these technologies could do harm: by spreading disinformation, replacing countless workers, and maybe even destroying humanity.”

We encourage all members of our university community to engage with this timely and thought-provoking text. Stay tuned for information on related events, discussions, and opportunities to explore The Coming Wave together.

The One Book One University (OBOU) selection committee members are Richard Rupp, Heather Augustyn, Sarah White, Justin Ness, Catherine Gillotti and Erin Okamoto Protsman.

Please direct inquiries to Richard Rupp (Rrupp@pnw.edu) or Raymond Kosinski (Rkosinsk@pnw.edu).