"Celebrate the diffusion of innovative refractive thinking through the writings of these doctoral scholars as they dare to think differently in search of new understandings of artificial intelligence and its impact to shape our personal and business landscape. Dr. Andrew L. Anderson shared AI integration concerns, implementation strategies, and policies for higher education and business leaders. Dr. Elmer Hall & Dr. Cheryl Lentz discussed the impacts of Human + GenAI as it drives strategic innovation and competitive advantage. Dr. Kevin Grant discussed the importance of the application of artificial intelligence in organizational sectors and the impact AI has on employee morale. Dr. Marietta Poshi discussed the benefits of embracing AI as the means of evolution and enhancing human lives in various aspects. Dr. Gail Ade, Dr. Letitia Haynes, Dr. Kemi Osigbesan, & Dr. Royelle Comer addressed the intersectionality of AI bias, diversity, and economic implications. Dr. Yottie Kenan-Smalls discussed AI bias and its impacts in healthcare, facial recognition, and recruitment. Dr. Karen Balcanoff & Dr. Cheryl Lentz discussed the influence of AI on the student and faculty learning experience. Dr. Avideh Sadaghiani-Tabrizi explored the role of evolving landscape of cybersecurity in adopting AI, DID, and blockchain technologies in introducing new opportunities and challenges in the cyber realm. Dr. Susie Schild explored the fringe possibilities of AI, questions what it is and its past. Unlike most academic books that merely define research, The Refractive Thinker offers unique application of effective business practices from the perspective of multiple authors--each offering a chapter based on their scholarly expertise."--back cover.