We have created an online book club exclusively for UBC alumni, focusing on lifelong learning, leadership, harnessing creativity, communication skills and much, much more. The book club will connect through a private forum where alumni can discuss the current book and connect with each other.
The Next Online Book Club Selection
Futureproof: Putting humanity first, even in an age of automation
AI and algorithms are shaping our entire human experience—from the shows we watch to the beliefs we hold. How do we protect our jobs and wellbeing in an increasingly automated world?
In Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation, New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose lays out a hopeful, pragmatic vision for how we can thrive in a time of automation and AI. Rejecting the conventional wisdom that we have to become more like machines in order to succeed—Roose sets the foundation for becoming more creative, more inspiring, and ultimately, more human.
Join us as we read and discuss beginning January 6, 2022.
Joining the book club is completely free. You just have to pick up a copy of the book—at your library, UBC Bookstore (save 12% with your Alumni Card), or online—to enjoy. The group will read one book every two months, so you will have plenty of time to read.
Plus, you don’t have to commit to reading every book—we’re not grading you.
