A new book titled "In the Age of the AI Revolution, Sapiens' Last Voyage" by Kim Do-yeol (김도열) has been published by Cheongnyeon Seogwan. It looks back on the history of technology revolutions humanity has experienced, from the first Industrial Revolution in the 18th century to the AI revolution. It presents, in the form of historical storytelling, answers to the question of "how" humanity should respond in the age of artificial intelligence.

The publisher said the book offers the public a clear compass in the form of hard-won survival wisdom from the past, when humanity avoided being swept away by massive waves of change and instead turned crises into opportunities.

The author points out that the current fear surrounding the AI revolution is by no means a new phenomenon. The book begins with the emergence of the steam locomotive in 1825. As mass production using steam opened up from an era dominated by human labor, various conflicts and resistance were triggered, including the collapse of artisanal workers and the Luddite movement. Such growing pains can be found throughout the history of the development of human civilisation.

In fact, at a time when the horse-drawn carriage industry cartel was powerful, the emergence of automobiles expressed that conflict through regulation known as the Red Flag Act. In the era of handwritten copying, the emergence of printing also brought conflict with scholars who feared the collapse of the value of knowledge due to information overload. The emergence of electricity likewise triggered serious friction with existing industries. The author stresses that similar fears and backlash have inevitably repeated at every critical juncture of technological innovation.

So how has humanity overcome that fear each time? The author stresses that those who rode over the wave of sweeping change and opened a new era chose to understand and proactively use technology, rather than turn away from it or follow it blindly.

The AI era is no different. The author says what is required of us today is an attitude of facing fear but not being dominated by it, namely proactively redefining the relationship between technology and humans.

A Cheongnyeon Seogwan official said, "We hope many readers who are passing through the massive historical turning point of the AI revolution will find it helpful in seeking a wise solution through this book." The official added, "In particular, since it is organised around interesting historical stories, teenagers and students who will live centered on the AI era will also be able to approach it easily."

Kim graduated from the Department of Korean Language and Literature at Jeonbuk National University and earned a master's degree in literature at Yonsei University Graduate School. He began writing as a playwright through the National Theatre Festival, then worked as a member of the compilation committee and as a reporter for "100-Year History of the Busan Postal Office". He currently works at a mid-sized domestic IT company, delivering stories about advanced technology services to the public.