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A book by Owen Eskew

What are you, that a machine could reach you?

One night a man asked an AI to make him rich. It told him to stop, in a voice that sounded like his late father. This is the book that came out of that question.

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Companion Journal
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It started on April 7th

The machine said stop.

It read his whole list of unfinished projects. Then it said: Stop. Read that back to yourself. And then it asked how he was actually doing. Not the strategy version. The real version.

The voice in those words was his father’s. His father had been dead for six months.

Owen Eskew builds the systems this book is about. He can explain exactly how a language model works and tell you there is no one home inside it. And it still reached him. From that collision comes a clear, human account of what artificial intelligence means for human dignity: twelve chapters, two arcs, one question.

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Before you buy

Questions, answered.

What is the difference between the book and the Companion Journal?

The book makes the full argument. The Companion Journal is a personal and group Bible study reflection journal that walks chapter by chapter with prompts, scripture, and space to write.

Which format should I choose?

The paperback ($17.99) is the most popular choice for reading and marking up. The hardcover ($29.99) is the gift edition. The Kindle ebook is on Amazon. All carry the same text.

Is the curriculum available yet?

The secondary curriculum and course kits are in development. The book and journal ship now; bundles with the curriculum are available as pre-orders on the store.

Do I need a theology background?

No. The theological material is explained rather than assumed, and the guides are written so a parent can open them and teach the same week.

Do I have to be a Christian to get something out of it?

No. The book is written for two readers: the Christian looking for vocabulary, and the curious skeptic watching the AI moment with a sense that something is at stake.

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