★ A “social evolution” theory of AI, first to introduce the core concept of machine upbringing.
★ Short-listed for the 2023 Prosveshcheniye Prize in the humanities.
★ While everyone discusses how powerful AI is, this book upgrades the perspective from “technical training” to civilizational upbringing.
★ By actively “raising” machines we are personally taking part in, and leading, a revolution of mind; whether this new history moves toward a bright future depends on whether our “upbringing” today succeeds.
★ Successfully elevates a technical topic to the height of civilisation and philosophy.

What social and economic consequences will AI development bring? How will our lives change in the next few decades? To answer these questions, renowned Russian AI expert Sergey Shumsky adopts a historical-evolutionary perspective, tracing technological transitions up to the present. The emergence of machine intelligence signals that we are beginning the transition to a new social formation and a new digital economy. Yet, like any previous revolution, this one hides multiple risks—from the loss of stability by individual states and the international community to existential challenges in which individuals, or all humanity, lose control over their fate. Therefore it is crucial that AI resemble humans as closely as possible in social instinct and humanistic values. To achieve this, the author emphasises that we need a reliable and practical plan for constructing human-like machine minds and for developing a new science—“machine upbringing-ology”. The highlight of the book is the core concept of machine upbringing. The next key stage of AI development is no longer the pursuit of faster computing or more complex algorithms, but how to internalise human social instinct and humanistic values inside machines. Just as in raising a child, we must teach not only knowledge but also morality and norms. Through a historical review the author shows that AI did not appear out of nowhere, but is one ring in the long chain of technological evolution. This perspective helps readers understand both the inevitability of the AI revolution and the depth of the changes it brings. While everyone discusses how powerful AI is, this book is the first to pose the more ultimate question: after powerful AI, where will our human civilisation go? For readers concerned with human fate, technological ethics, and the long-term future, this book offers not technical details but a framework for understanding the civilisational dilemmas of the AI era. In essence, it is a strategic proposal for “establishing a heart” for the coming digital species so that human civilisation can pass the level successfully. The book is aimed at everyone who cares about the future of human civilisation and the fundamental changes brought about by the rapid development of artificial intelligence. It is perfect for readers who have read Sapiens, are interested in the philosophy of technology and futurology, and wish to go beyond short-term hot topics to gain a deeper understanding of AI’s long-term impact.