Coming November 11, 2026
Sacred Struggle
Finding meaning in a world run by machines
The Introduction right away, then a few pieces as I go—and one email the day the book is out.
When AI takes over our work, life and love—will we be happier?
About the book
The world is racing towards a giant leap in comfort, abundance and pleasure. AI promises to solve our problems faster and better than ever before, and all signs point to a near future where it does. But what if ease is exactly what is making us unhappy?
When agriculture took away our need for physical effort, we eventually had to consciously stress our bodies through sport to stay healthy. Now, with AI arriving for our minds, we’ll have to do the same. The struggles we are so motivated to remove are precisely what give our lives meaning.
You’ll come away understanding large language models from the inside out—no technical background needed—and the latest neuroscience of happiness. You’ll see where AI helps, where it hurts, and how the technology (and our society) should work if we want to move toward greater fulfillment, not away from it.
What you’ll get
- The Introduction right away, then a few pieces as I go, sent straight to your inbox as the book comes together.
- One email on release day, so you hear about it the moment it’s out.
- Nothing else. No spam, no sharing your address with anyone, and one click to leave whenever you like.
About the author
I’m Marcel Samyn—engineer, designer, and speaker. I build things that change how people feel, and I write at the intersection of technology, psychology, and what it means to live well.
Read the Introduction
I’ve just finished the first version of a book about what happens to humans when intelligence and effort become cheap. I’ll send you the Introduction right away, and a few pieces as I take it toward publication on November 11, 2026.