Jean Marie Bonthous — Books & Publications

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The Psychology of AI
How Machines are Reshaping the Human Mind

Artificial intelligence is quietly altering how we think, feel, and relate to one another. The Psychology of AI explores these changes through stories, research, and everyday experience focusing on memory, trust, creativity, and identity. Rather than technical predictions, it asks how we’re changing right now, and what it means to remain human amid increasingly intelligent tools.

The AI Culture Shock: How Artificial Intelligence is Silently Transforming Our Lives, Values, and Human Connections

A silent revolution is underway. The AI Culture Shock explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping love, parenting, trust, and truth in our everyday lives. With global case studies and sharp cultural insights, J.M. Bonthous offers a timely guide for readers seeking clarity, connection, and control in a world quietly redefined by algorithms.

Life with AI: How Algorithms are Reshaping Culture, Emotion, and Identity

Living with AI reveals how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping human behavior, emotion, and identity. From emotional chatbots and AI-generated resumes to predictive algorithms that curate our culture and influence our moods, J.M. Bonthous offers a clear, compelling exploration of what it means to be human in a world increasingly governed by invisible code.

Living With Agentic AI: Navigating a World where Machines Decide, Act, and Learn

From AI assistants that schedule our lives to self-driving cars and decision-making bots, agentic AI is here—and it's acting on our behalf. This timely book explores how autonomous systems are reshaping home life, workplaces, and social norms. Bonthous examines the promise, risks, and cultural shifts of living alongside machines that decide, learn, and sometimes act unpredictably.

How to Thrive in the Digital Art Market
The Artist’s Guide to Online Platforms, Collectors, and Trends

How to Thrive in the Digital Art Market offers practical guidance on platforms, pricing, and collector psychology, with case studies from artists worldwide. Covering NFTs, AI, VR, and global markets, this essential guide helps artists build sustainable careers while protecting their work and creative integrity. Discover how to succeed in today’s fast-changing digital art world.

The Digital Artist’s Guide to Success
How to Create, Promote and Profit from Your Art

The Digital Artist’s Guide to Success shows artists how to turn AI-generated images into meaningful, marketable art. Blending creative insight with practical business strategy, it covers everything from building a portfolio and pricing work to navigating ethics and sales. A concise, inspiring roadmap for anyone ready to turn digital artistry into a lasting career.

The Art of Consensus Building
A Practical Guide for Teams and Organizations

A practical roadmap for digital artists seeking to turn creativity into a sustainable career. The Digital Artist’s Guide to Success covers everything from developing a unique artistic voice to pricing, promotion, and collector engagement. Blending artistic guidance with business insight, it helps creators use AI meaningfully and thrive in today’s evolving art world.

The Darker Side of AI: Real Risks and Necessary Action

AI is reshaping society—often in the shadows. The Darker Side of AI reveals how hidden systems are redefining privacy, power, and personhood across every aspect of life. With global examples and urgent clarity, J.M. Bonthous calls for informed resistance, ethical action, and a human-centered future—before the choices are no longer ours to make.

The End of Truth Monopolies
A Global History of How Institutions Lost Control of Truth, and What That Means for You

Institutions once set the terms of truth; that era is ending. In The End of Truth Monopolies, J.M. Bonthous charts how gatehouses rose and cracked—and hands you a working kit: sharp vocabulary, three roles to practice, and drills for meetings, classrooms, newsrooms, and families. Book One in a trilogy with The Rise of Truth Markets and The Age of Microtruths.

The Rise of Truth Markets
What Happens When Belief Becomes a Business

Truth now behaves like a market. In The Rise of Truth Markets, J.M. Bonthous traces how advertising, algorithms, and speed shape what we accept as real—through portraits and cases from Brexit to COVID-19 rumors and WhatsApp mobs. Practical routines follow each chapter. Part of a trilogy with The End of Truth Monopolies and The Age of Microtruths. For daily use.

The Age of Microtruths
Why Everyone Has Their Own Reality, and What That Means for Democracy, Relationships, and the Self

Everyone now lives inside personalized realities. In The Age of Microtruths, J.M. Bonthous explains how identity, algorithms, and emotion splinter shared facts—and shows how to stay connected anyway. With routines for reality literacy, relationship repair, and democratic cooperation, it’s a guide for families, teams, and citizens. Book Three in a trilogy with The End of Truth Monopolies and The Rise of Truth Markets.

Emotional AI in Real World Applications: Hope, Hype, and Hard Truths

Can AI really read emotions—or just fake it? This book dives into emotional AI in action: hiring bots, mood-sensing apps, driver-monitoring dashboards. Backed by real cases, it exposes the hype, risks, and potential of tech that claims to feel. A must-read for anyone building, buying, or questioning emotion-aware systems in business, healthcare, education, or beyond.

Make an AI Film in 10 Days The Fast-Track Guide to Making Films with AI

Make your first AI-generated film in just 10 days. This hands-on guide walks you through every step—script, visuals, voice, editing—using free or low-cost tools. No tech background needed. Perfect for communicators, educators, marketers, and creators eager to explore AI storytelling fast, smart, and on a budget. Includes bonus 30-day mastery track.

The 30-Day Digital Detox Blueprint

Reclaim Focus, Restore Balance, and Reconnect with Life Beyond the Screen Reclaim your time and attention. This practical, 30-day guide helps you reset your relationship with technology—without quitting it. Through daily challenges, reflective tools, and flexible strategies, you'll reduce screen overload, improve focus, sleep better, and reconnect with real life. For professionals, students, and families ready to pause the noise and live with more intention.

The Rise of Virtual Influencers: How to Build and Monetize Synthetic Stars

Welcome to the new era of influence. This book is your strategic guide to building, scaling, and monetizing virtual influencers. From Lil Miquela to Kyra, it explores the booming $21 billion industry, reveals platform-specific tactics, ethical pitfalls, and global case studies—arming marketers, creators, and brands with everything they need to thrive in the age of synthetic stars.

AI-First Marketing for Small Businesses

How to Use AI to Drive Sales, Find Customers, and Grow Revenue Unlock AI's full potential to transform your small business.
This action-focused guide shows how to attract more customers, automate with authenticity, and compete with big brands—without a big budget. Packed with real-world case studies, practical tools, and step-by-step tactics, this book helps small business owners build smarter, faster, AI-powered marketing systems that drive sustainable growth.

The Sick Organization

Why do good people fail in broken systems? The Sick Organization exposes 12 common dysfunctions—from Fearocracy to Innovation Theater—and shows how to diagnose them. This is the first of a two-book series; its companion, The Healing Organization, offers clear strategies for recovery. Together, they provide a complete roadmap for restoring organizational health and effectiveness.

The Healing Organization

A practical companion to The Sick Organization, this book offers a clear roadmap for repairing the dysfunctions that plague modern workplaces. Drawing on decades of real-world consulting, J.M. Bonthous outlines how organizations can restore trust, integrity, and effectiveness through systemic healing—not quick fixes. For leaders and teams ready to move from survival to sustainable transformation.

Creating Emotional Impact in Nonfiction Films The Filmmaker’s Guide

Make your audience feel it—deeply. This guide shows nonfiction filmmakers how to craft emotional resonance using structure, character, sound, editing, and ethical storytelling. With case studies from award-winning docs and hands-on tools, it's for filmmakers who want their work to move people—not just inform. From shorts to features, emotion is your strongest narrative asset.

Social Impact & Activism Films Strategies for Success

A powerful guide for filmmakers who want their work to spark change. Packed with tools, case studies, and campaign strategies, this book covers everything from funding and production to impact metrics and distribution. Whether you're making your first short or leading an international campaign, this is your roadmap for using film as a force for good.
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