In Sustainable Intelligence, climate and technology leader Trevor Neilson explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, technology and ethical responsibility in the context of a rapidly changing world.
The book delves into how AI technologies—particularly Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and large language models (LLMs)—are transforming industries, society, and the environment, while highlighting the urgent need to align these advancements with global sustainability goals.
Rooted in philosophical, artistic, and spiritual insights, the book weaves together the works of visionaries like Leonardo da Vinci, René Descartes, Pablo Picasso, and Aristotle with modern technological challenges. It explores how their ideas anticipated today’s technological revolutions and connects these to the ethical implications of AI. Additionally, the book incorporates the teachings of Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, offering a deeper spiritual framework for navigating the technological advancements of the Intelligence Age.
The personal journey of the author—through his work in philanthropy, entrepreneurship, climate technology and investing anchors the book in real-world applications. With an emphasis on creating sustainable, energy-efficient data centers and addressing global crises like climate change, the author provides a roadmap for using AI to solve pressing environmental and societal challenges.
Ultimately, Sustainable Intelligence presents a hopeful vision for the future, where technology, humanity, and nature can coexist harmoniously, provided we are guided by wisdom, ethical frameworks, and a commitment to the greater good.
Trevor Neilson is the President of Prometheus Hyperscale, a leader in building the sustainable data centers that will power the AI-driven world of tomorrow. Previously, Trevor co-founded WasteFuel, developing low-carbon biofuels, i(x) Net Zero, a sustainable investment platform and the Climate Emergency Fund. A former advisor to Bill Gates, Trevor is a prominent advocate for decarbonization and climate solutions globally.
