SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — City Book Review is proud to announce that Human Again: In the AI Age by J.D. Macpherson has received a prestigious 5-star review from the San Francisco Book Review. Emerging as a vital voice in the crowded field of technology literature, Macpherson’s work is being hailed as a “mission statement” for maintaining human agency in an increasingly automated world.
While many contemporary titles focus on the technical mechanics of Artificial Intelligence or lean into dystopian warnings, Human Again takes a refreshingly philosophical and practical approach. The San Francisco Book Review notes that the book “refreshingly avoids both” breathless optimism and hand-wringing dread, focusing instead on what we might stop doing for ourselves if we are not careful.
“For the first time in centuries, the study of language is no longer a soft skill—it’s the skill,” writes Macpherson. This sentiment is a cornerstone of the book’s message: that linguistics, philosophy, and mindfulness are the ultimate strategic advantages in the AI era.
Review Highlights:
The Credibility Trap: The review highlights Macpherson’s sharp observation that the long-standing equation of “Time = Credibility” is breaking, shifting the focus from visible effort to true effectiveness.
The Dopamine Trap: The book is praised for its provocative comparison between the draining nature of “doomscrolling” and the intellectually energizing potential of intentional AI interaction.
Human Agency: Critic Kyle Eaton notes, “The line that lingers longest may be this: ‘The point isn’t to become more like the machine. It’s to remember what it means not to be.’”
“This is a book for knowledge workers, writers, educators, and entrepreneurs who feel the pressure of the AI shift,” says the San Francisco Book Review. “In a market crowded with hot takes and hype, [Macpherson’s] challenge to ‘stay human on purpose’ may be its most valuable contribution.”
J.D. Macpherson, a communicator and thinker deeply engaged with the intersection of language and technology, has crafted a guide that resonates with fans of Cal Newport and Yuval Noah Harari. HUMAN AGAIN: In the AI Age (Cairnstone Press, 266 pages) is available now through Amazon, Bookshop.org, and major retailers.
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