The Age of
Intelligence
How AI Thinks, Learns, and Changes Our World
Umer Abdussalam
Author & Founder, Edapt
A clear, honest guide to understanding the technology reshaping everything. For anyone who refuses to stay confused.
About the Book
AI is everywhere. But what is it, really?
It's writing code, diagnosing diseases, creating art, and making decisions about who gets hired. You use it every day without thinking about it. Yet most people still can't explain how it actually works.
This book fixes that.
Across 20 chapters, you will explore:
"You don't need a technical background. You just need to care about understanding the world you're living in."
Why This Book Exists
There's too much hype. Too much fear. Not enough clarity.
People want straight answers. How does this technology actually work? What can it really do? What are the dangers? Who benefits? What should I do about it?
This book doesn't preach or predict. It explains. In plain language. With real examples. No jargon walls.
Think of it as a conversation with someone who actually knows what they're talking about and respects your intelligence enough to tell you the truth.
Perfect for: Teenagers curious about their future. Parents trying to guide their kids. Teachers updating their understanding. Professionals who need to make decisions about AI. Anyone tired of feeling confused.
Umer Abdussalam
Founder of Edapt
Umer Abdussalam is the founder of Edapt, a technology education company working across India and the Middle East. He's spent years translating complex tech developments into frameworks regular people can use.
His first book, "Samanthayude Kamukanmaar" (DC Books, 2019), introduced thousands of readers to how exponential technologies were quietly changing everything.
The Age of Intelligence goes deeper. It's the book he wished existed when he started asking questions about AI.
What You'll Walk Away With
Finish this book and you'll:
Understand how machines actually learn (without needing to become a programmer)
Recognize the difference between real breakthroughs and marketing noise
Explain AI concepts to others without stumbling over jargon
Evaluate AI claims you see in news and business
Think clearly about risks, ethics, and what comes next
Make better decisions about AI in your work and life
This isn't about becoming an expert. It's about not being confused anymore.