Nick Bostrom’s thought-provoking new book explores the implications of a future where artificial intelligence (AI) solves humanity’s deepest problems. In a “post-scarcity” utopia, the need for work would be greatly reduced, freeing up time for leisure and personal exploration. However, the author warns that such a world could also lead to a “paradox of progress”, where humans lose purpose and find it difficult to find meaning in life. The implications of AI’s potential to surpass humans in art, intellect, and other areas are also discussed, as well as the challenges of positional goods and the intrinsic value of competition.