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. Why was this an important book for you to write?

Eagles Fly ABOVE AI isn’t just a book—it’s a bridge. Between humans and machines. Between technical concepts and personal stories. Between confusion and clarity. I wanted to write something that felt like a conversation around a campfire—not a cold lecture hall. A place where metaphors guide understanding, where readers see AI not as an overwhelming force, but as a partner we can shape and work with.

It was important to write because how we relate to AI will define our century—and I wanted to offer tools, stories, and hope that help us rise above fear and thrive through understanding. On a deeply personal level, with five granddaughters of my own, I felt a profound responsibility to help shape a future where they—and all young women—view AI not as a threat, but as a powerful and positive force for their education, progress, and future prosperity.

What is a common misconception you feel people have about artificial intelligence and its use as we advance?

One of the biggest misconceptions is the belief that AI is either a savior or a destroyer—that it’s coming for us, rather than with us.

People often think of AI as some robotic entity “out there”—a black box plotting in the background or a sci-fi villain gaining sentience. But the truth is far more grounded: AI is a reflection of us. It learns from us, it adapts to our inputs, and it mirrors our intentions—flawed, noble, or somewhere in between.

Another myth is that AI will inevitably replace human creativity or wisdom. But AI doesn’t dream. It doesn’t suffer. It doesn’t love or reflect in the way we do. What it can do is amplify our strengths, free up our time, and challenge us to evolve—not into machines, but into better humans. The real danger isn’t in AI’s autonomy—it’s in our apathy.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

Several core ideas carried this book like thermals under an eagle’s wing:

The power of story and metaphor: I deeply believe that stories make the unfamiliar feel familiar. If someone can understand binary through light switches or deep learning through kites on a beach, they’re already halfway to understanding AI.

Collaboration over replacement: AI is not here to steal our humanity—it’s here to partner with it. The future is not man or machine. It’s man and machine, working in harmony.

Nature as a guide: From jellyfish to mycelium to eagle flight, the natural world holds blueprints for systems that adapt, evolve, and collaborate. These metaphors aren’t just poetic—they’re instructive stories.

Inclusive & Ethical Design: We cannot program values we haven’t first practiced. Building ethical AI requires that the teams doing the building reflect the diversity of humanity itself. It was essential to me to highlight the contributions of female leaders in the field and model a future where all voices, especially those of women who are currently underrepresented, are central to shaping this technology.

Resilience and reinvention: Just as I adapted from paper maps to GPS, we’re all being asked to evolve. But this isn’t a story of loss—it’s a story of expansion. The eagle doesn’t fear the storm; it uses it to soar higher.

What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Eagles Fly ABOVE AI?

I hope they leave with courage—and a sense of co-creation.

This book isn’t just about AI—it’s about us. How we choose to engage, what questions we dare to ask, and whether we will help steer this unfolding intelligence toward wisdom and shared purpose. If readers finish the last page and feel more curious than afraid, more empowered than overwhelmed, and more human than ever, then this journey will have been worthwhile.

My hope is they’ll look at AI not as something to fight or fear—but as something to fly with and above, using their uniquely human insight as the wind beneath their wings.

Because in the end, it’s not just about artificial intelligence—it’s about intelligent humanity.