In "The Coming Wave," Mustafa Suleyman, a visionary at the heart of the artificial intelligence revolution and co-founder of DeepMind, beckons us to the precipice of a new era. With the acumen only an insider possesses, Suleyman sketches a near future where AI saturates every facet of our lives—from the DNA printers that craft our medicine to the quantum computers that solve our most perplexing problems. Yet, as these marvels promise a world of abundance and convenience, they also bring forth shadows of existential risks and ethical quandaries, challenging the very scaffolding of our global order and the concept of the nation-state itself. Suleyman’s narrative is both a harbinger and a guide. As we teeter on the brink of transformative change, "The Coming Wave" presents a dual-edged sword: the potential for unparalleled prosperity alongside the specter of surveillance and control, engineered pathogens, and autonomous weaponry. Through a blend of profound insights and tangible examples, the book lays bare the critical choices that lie ahead. Will we sleepwalk into a future of unintended consequences, or can we harness this tidal wave of technology to forge a path that upholds human dignity and freedom? Suleyman not only alerts us to the impending challenges but also invites us to envision and shape a future where technology serves humanity’s highest ideals.