AI Shock: The End of Labor and Knowledge As We Know It, and the Rise of Personal Economic Value by Elijah Low is a MUST READ. Elijah Low is a best-selling author, international AI keynote speaker, and AI transformation specialist. AI Shock is the October 2025 book choice for Courtney’s Corner because of the incredible educational value and profound insights that it provides professionals, entrepreneurs, parents, educators, and students.
Let’s face it, AI is not coming, it is already here. This is the moment to face the truth and rise with it. Elijah Low provides readers with an urgent wake-up call to evolve and position for success. Where does human value exist and what does the path forward look like where you are not just keeping up, but leading? AI Shock is a bold invitation to rethink what value is for humans in a world that is increasingly being run by machines.
I found AI Shock to be profoundly enlightening and applicable. At the center of this book is the introduction of the Personal Economic Value Framework, which is an identification of five core strengths and how to manage each asset. By understanding these strengths, you can remain indispensable regardless of the changes that occur in this world.
Next, Low takes readers on a compelling journey to understand the key shifts that brought us to where we are today. He explains the major revolutions that have taught us profound lessons throughout history that shaped our world including the age of electricity, the rise of the automobiles, the computer revolution, the internet era, and now the AI revolution. These lessons in history help the reader to understand who won, who lost, and why during each era.
Low moves forward by expanding the lens to discuss the international stage of the current AI Arms Race and discloses the potential value and influence each country could yield. A standout section of the book for me was the Automation of the Mind. This section of the book intrigued me because it offered a deeper, more critical understanding of the evolution of different job titles in today’s rapidly shifting landscape. I also appreciated how the insights provided clear guidance on how to prepare for, adapt to, and capitalize on the profound changes that AI is bringing.
Not only does Low welcome his readers to this defining moment that is arguably the most pivotal for our time, but he sheds light on what it means to be significantly valuable in a world powered by artificial intelligence. He does an excellent job of leaving the reader with a hopeful and optimistic outlook by offering insights on how to future-proof your business, yourself, and your children.
Overall, this is a powerful and transformational read that positions readers with a way forward to become a winner in the AI era. Low does a fantastic job of not only explaining where the world is headed but provides a solid roadmap to equip the reader with the correct mindset and tools to stay ahead of the curve. The next chapter is not being written by AI, it is written by those bold enough to evolve.
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