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Books in The Necessary Evil series

A serious nonfiction series by Edward Fong about using artificial intelligence with clarity, judgment, responsibility, and human dignity.

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Book 1: AI, Dehumanization, and the Fight for Human Dignity in a Transhumanist Age

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A serious warning and human-dignity-centered introduction to artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and the moral responsibility of staying human.

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Book 2: AI Prompting for Everyday People

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A practical, plain-English guide to using AI with clarity, confidence, and control while keeping human judgment in charge.

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Book 3: AI for Everyday Christian Life

The Necessary Evil: AI for Everyday Christian Life by Edward Fong

Using AI thoughtfully in everyday Christian life, faith, family, study, ministry, and discernment.

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Book 4: AI Orchestration for Real Work

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Multi-agent workflows, AI orchestration, production systems, verification, delegation, and practical implementation.

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Book 5: AI for System Administrators

Practical guidance for using AI in real-world systems administration while keeping human judgment, authorization, verification, and accountability in control.

The cover is being developed and illustrated by Edward Fong’s wife, Julia.

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Book 6: AI for Help Desk and IT Support

Practical guidance for using AI in Help Desk and IT support while preserving human judgment, verification, safe escalation, and accountability.

Final cover artwork coming soon.

Series note: Books 1–4 are published and available now. Books 5 and 6 are coming soon.