Professor Janghyun Kim Publishes AI Shockwave: “Questioning the Essence of the AI-Driven Civilizational Shift”

– Exploring the Human Role Amidst Technological Waves

– Offering Insight and Criteria for Survival in the Age of AI

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Professor Janghyun Kim of the College of Global Convergence has released a new book titled AI Shockwave, providing a deep and thought-provoking perspective on the nature and future of the artificial intelligence era.

In AI Shockwave, Professor Kim offers critical insights into the questions we must ask and the decisions we must make as we navigate the age of AI. He previously appeared on tvN’s “Naked World History” in the “Artificial Intelligence” episode, where he explained the essence and future of AI in a clear and accessible way.

In this latest publication, Professor Kim presents a balanced view that combines academic expertise with public engagement, posing fundamental questions to all who are living through this AI-driven transformation.

The book is composed of five chapters:

Chapter 1: “The AI Revolution Has Arrived” explores the technological and societal shifts brought on by the emergence of generative AI.

Chapter 2: “The AI Singularity Is Coming” investigates how AI with self-awareness, emotion, and creativity is beginning to cross into domains once considered uniquely human.

Chapter 3: “A Double-Edged Sword: The AI Air Raid” sheds light on potential downsides such as fake news, privacy violations, and social isolation.

Chapter 4: “The Human Role in the Age of AI” examines how uniquely human capabilities can be redefined amid shifting job landscapes, educational innovation, and generational tech divides.

Chapter 5: “How to Live in the AI Era” presents practical strategies and humanistic insights for navigating this new world—understanding algorithms, surviving in platform-driven societies, and the importance of foundational AI literacy.

Professor Kim emphasizes, “AI is no longer a distant future technology—it is already reshaping the very fabric of our society. It’s not a matter of choice, but of survival. Only those who prepare for coexistence rather than being swept away by technology will be able to lead the future.”