The 5th Dawn

The Fifth Dawn: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity We are at the threshold of a new era–the fifth great turning point in human evolution. After the Stone Age, the Agricultural Revolution, the Industrial Era, and the Digital Age, a fifth dawn is rising. This time, the tools we create are beginning to think alongside us. Written by global AI strategist Onur Koç, with the contribution of Demir Koç, The Fifth Dawn is a comprehensive guide to the most transformative technological shift of our time. Drawing from over twenty-five years of experience advising governments and industries, Koç addresses the questions that matter most: What is artificial general intelligence, and how close are we to it? How will AI reshape work, society, and daily life? What are the real risks – and how can we manage them? At the heart of this book lies a simple but urgent conviction: technology must serve humanity, not the other way around. Accessible, informative, and deeply human in its perspective, The Fifth Dawn is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what is ahead – and be part of shaping it. ONUR KOÇ Onur Koç was born in İzmir, a beautiful city by the Aegean Sea in Türkiye. His journey into technology began at Dokuz Eylül University, he studied Electrical & Electronics Engineering and discovered the transformative power of software to improve lives. While still a student, he worked at local software companies, developing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and learning the joy of turning ideas into real-world impact."