Human Again by J.D. Macpherson

WINNER OF THE MONTAIGNE MEDAL 2026

“Very highly recommended.” – Midwest Book Review
5 STARS San Francisco Book Review
“Human Again is a vital read.” – 5 STARS Readers’ Favorite
“A journalist’s clear-eyed, research-driven case for using AI with intention…” – 5 STARS Reedsy Discovery
“Macpherson’s background as a journalist shines through…” – Book Reviews Cafe

“A deeply personal, philosophical, and practical exploration.” – Geek Home Library
“Human Again is invaluable, and I recommend it to everyone.” – Underrated Reads
“One of the book’s biggest strengths is its practical toolkits”… – SMS Nonfiction Book Reviews

Human Again: In the AI Age is a fast-paced narrative nonfiction about the strange experience of talking to a machine in the middle of the night. Part memoir, part cultural commentary, it’s about leveraging AI without losing your soul. Told with wit and honesty, Human Again follows journalist J.D. Macpherson as she explores the who, what, where, why, how of AI.