Eagles Fly ABOVE AI is a sweeping and heartfelt exploration of the human relationship with artificial intelligence, told through personal stories, historical reflections, and rich metaphors. Lari Spire, drawing on decades as a surveyor, technologist, and lifelong learner, uses vivid nature imagery and accessible storytelling to walk readers through the complex and evolving world of AI. The book is divided into thematic sections that cover everything from the roots of human intelligence to the ethical challenges of modern AI systems. Rather than aiming to turn readers into engineers or coders, Spire focuses on fostering understanding, ethical reflection, and a deep appreciation of AI’s potential to work with us rather than against us.

I liked how Spire anchors high-level AI concepts in deeply personal and emotional experiences. Whether recounting his childhood travels, the awe of surveying sacred land, or witnessing his children grow up with emerging tech, every idea is grounded in lived reality. The writing is poetic and often tender. I loved the story about the light switches. It’s a charming memory that perfectly captures the beauty of binary logic. It’s rare to find a tech-centered book that makes your eyes sting with emotion, but somehow, this one did.

Some chapters feel like detours that might have fit better as stand-alone essays. The blend of memoir and tech can sometimes stretch when it leans heavily on analogy. Still, those moments are forgivable because Spire’s heart is in every word. You can feel his urgency, his reverence for both ancient wisdom and cutting-edge tools, and his hope that we humans don’t forget what makes us human as we build machines that think. I like how this book feels like someone reaching out, trying to help others understand the biggest shift of our time in a way that’s warm.

I’d recommend Eagles Fly ABOVE AI to anyone curious about AI but intimidated by the usual techno-jargon. This book is perfect for educators, lifelong learners, and thoughtful readers who care about ethics, nature, and the soul of progress. If you want to come away feeling both smarter and more inspired, then sit down with this book and let it carry you to the sky.

Pages: 380