My review of Richard Susskind’s excellent new book, How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed is now available at AttorneyAtWork.com. Here is the conclusion:
With over 500 generative AI apps for lawyers cataloged by LegalTech Hub in March 2025, the proliferation of such tools shows no signs of slowing. In this environment, nuanced understanding is more critical than simply another application. What the world needs is clear explanations of the ways AI is changing our world now — and what we can expect tomorrow.
Whether you’re writing briefs, litigating high-stakes matters, lobbying policymakers or just trying to future-proof a career, Susskind’s book aims to give you enough clarity to steer rather than drift. And in the AI era, that might be the most practical gift of all.
“How to Think About AI” is the literary equivalent of a well-lit observation deck overlooking a stormy sea. It is as much about society, ethics and identity as it is about neural networks. For attorneys plotting strategy in a generative-AI world, this book is required reading.