What does artificial intelligence mean for the future of our planet? In AI for the Sustainable Development Goals, political scientist Henrik Skaug Sætra offers a clear, thoughtful framework for understanding how AI — for better and for worse — shapes the world we live in. Whether you're a student, researcher, or curious reader, this is a grounded and genuinely useful guide to one of the most important conversations of our time. It also makes a meaningful gift for anyone passionate about technology, ethics, or sustainability.
📖 What This Book Covers
- 🤖 What AI actually is — a clear, accessible introduction to artificial intelligence and how it functions in the real world
- 🌍 The Sustainable Development Goals explained — what the SDGs are, why they matter, and how they provide a systematic lens for evaluating impact
- 🔗 Context over isolation — explores the infrastructure behind AI, who builds it, who owns it, and who gets access to it
- 📊 Direct and indirect effects — examines both first-order and second-order impacts of AI on sustainability
- ⚖️ Balanced analysis — honestly addresses both the positive and negative ways AI can influence all 17 SDGs
- ✏️ Illustrated — includes visual aids to support understanding of complex ideas
💚 Why You'll Value This Book
- 🧠 Builds a richer, more nuanced understanding of AI beyond the headlines
- 🌱 Connects technology to real sustainability outcomes in a practical, honest way
- 🎓 Ideal for students, academics, policy thinkers, and sustainability advocates
- 🎁 A thoughtful, purposeful gift for anyone engaged with climate, ethics, or the future of technology
- 📚 Compact and focused at 120 pages — substantial ideas without unnecessary padding
👤 About the Author
Henrik Skaug Sætra is a political scientist at Østfold University College's Faculty of Business, Languages and Social Science. His work spans political theory, philosophy, environmental ethics, and the relationship between individuals, society, and technology — with a long-standing interest in Thomas Hobbes and social contract theory.
📋 Product Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 120
- Dimensions: 0.26 x 7.81 x 5.06 in
- Illustrated: Yes
- Publication Date: February 24, 2022
- Author: Henrik Skaug Sætra
- Publisher: Books by splitShops
📦 Add AI for the Sustainable Development Goals to your reading list — or give it to someone who believes technology and sustainability go hand in hand.