A New Book by Dr. Diane Hamilton
Adaptive Curiosity
How Humans Find Purpose In The Age Of Intelligent Machines
Adaptive Curiosity explores how people continue finding meaning, relevance, growth, and contribution in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.
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About The Book
Finding Purpose In The Age Of Intelligent Machines
For generations, people built identity around careers, titles, expertise, and predictable paths. Adaptive Curiosity explores what happens when intelligent machines begin reshaping those structures, and why curiosity may become one of the most valuable human skills in the age of AI.
As technology changes how people work, learn, create, and contribute, many are beginning to question where they fit and what still gives life meaning. This book examines how exploration, connection, creation, and influence help people continue finding purpose in a rapidly evolving world.
"AI may change how we work, but it does not change what gives our lives meaning. The more technology advances, the more important it becomes to stay curious about what makes us human."
Dr. Diane Hamilton
Inside Adaptive Curiosity
Each part of the book builds on the last, helping readers adapt to change, find greater meaning, and create lasting value in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.
Redefine Your Identity
Learn how to build an identity that remains strong even as careers, roles, and traditional definitions of success continue to evolve.
Find Meaning Through Change
Discover why purpose becomes even more important during disruption and how to build a meaningful life regardless of changing circumstances.
Overcome the Barriers to Reinvention
Recognize the hidden obstacles that make change difficult and learn practical ways to move forward with confidence.
Develop Adaptive Curiosity
Build the mindset and habits that help you remain resilient, relevant, and prepared for whatever comes next.
Discover Your Path Forward
Explore practical ways to align your strengths, interests, and values to create a more meaningful future.
Create Your Next Contribution
Turn curiosity into purposeful action and discover how to make your greatest contribution in an AI-driven world.
Early Praise
What Leaders Are Saying
Leaders in business, innovation, and behavioral science are already recognizing the importance of adaptive curiosity in the age of intelligent machines.
"Hamilton, a published expert on the topic, outlines an original and highly productive form of curiosity, an adaptive form. Better still, she shows us how to use it to spark contributions that reflect our true purposes while avoiding traditional obstacles to doing so. Go beyond being curious about this book and read it."
Robert Cialdini
Author of Influence and Pre-Suasion
"How do humans stay relevant in the age of intelligent machines? Dr. Hamilton offers a practical framework for navigating uncertainty with curiosity, helping readers rediscover meaning beyond traditional work structures."
Jim McKelvey
Square/Block Co-Founder, Author of The Innovation Stack
"We are living through the fastest reinvention of work in human history, and most people are unprepared. In Adaptive Curiosity, Diane Hamilton gives you the mindset to thrive in it. This is the playbook for staying relevant in the workplace when AI changes the rules of engagement."
Jay Samit
Bestselling Author of The Second Act Advantage
A Decade of Research
The Curiosity Trilogy
Over three books, Dr. Diane Hamilton has built one of the most comprehensive bodies of work on curiosity in modern research — tracing it from the individual mind, through the organization, and now into the age of intelligent machines.
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The Curiosity Code Index® identifies the factors that may be holding back curiosity and provides a personalized report and action plan for addressing them.
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About The Author
Dr. Diane Hamilton
drdianehamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton is a behavioral researcher, keynote speaker, and author whose work examines the role curiosity plays in learning, adaptation, innovation, and meaning. As the creator of the Curiosity Code Index®, she has spent years studying what prevents people from asking better questions and exploring new possibilities. Her research offers practical ways to develop the curiosity needed to succeed in an age of constant change.