The Human Edge: Critical Thinking in the Age of AI

**Finalist: The Business Book Awards (UK) 2026**

*Amazon Bestseller and Maggie Dent's Book of the month*

What if the real threat isn't AI stealing your job – but you forgetting how to think for yourself?

The Human Edge delivers eight practical conversations to develop cognitive abilities no machine can replicate:


- Think deeply whilst others skim the surface
- Reframe challenges to reveal opportunities
- Ask penetrating questions that cut through noise
- Make confident decisions without perfect data

Whether you're a professional staying ahead, parent, teacher or leader guiding teams, this book provides frameworks to think clearly, decide confidently, and act decisively.

In a world where AI promises easy answers, your ability to ask hard questions will help you keep your human edge.

“We are all going to have to think seriously about AI, and this thoughtful book is a great place to start.” — Johann Hari, 3x New York Times Bestselling Author

“Insightful, entertaining and thought-provoking ... a timely and empowering read for professionals across every field.”

— Emeritus Professor Gary Martin FAIM, CEO Australian Institute of Management WA

“If AI is the engine, critical thinking is the steering wheel ... This book is a masterclass in staying sharp while the world accelerates around us.”— Leanne Hughes, keynote speaker, consultant and author

About the Author: Bethan Winn helps people think better together. A speaker, facilitator and trainer based in Perth, Western Australia, she brings her ‘practical philosophy’ to business, government and educational contexts to enable clarity, confidence and better outcomes in work and life.

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