Jumia Books The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman with Michael Bhaskar

The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection AI, with Michael Bhaskar, is a provocative and urgent examination of the technological revolution already underway—and the existential risks it poses. With deep insight into artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and other emerging fields, Suleyman argues that we are on the brink of a seismic shift in human history.

This book explores how powerful technologies are proliferating faster than our ability to control them, creating a paradox of progress: the more advanced our tools become, the harder it is to contain their consequences. Suleyman introduces the concept of the “containment problem”—the challenge of managing innovations that are inherently uncontrollable, decentralized, and potentially destabilizing.

Key themes include:

The rise of AI and synthetic biology as dual forces reshaping society

The erosion of traditional governance and regulatory frameworks

The ethical dilemmas of unchecked technological power

The need for global cooperation and new models of control

The risks of authoritarian misuse and democratic paralysis

Backed by real-world examples and insider knowledge, The Coming Wave is both a warning and a call to action. Suleyman doesn’t advocate for halting progress but for reimagining how we guide it responsibly. He offers a roadmap for navigating the 21st century’s greatest dilemma: how to harness innovation without losing control.

Endorsed by thinkers like Yuval Noah Harari, this book is essential reading for policymakers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and anyone concerned about the future of civilization. It’s a bold, clear-eyed look at the forces shaping tomorrow—and the choices we must make today.