A thoroughly researched, very well-documented analysis and review of the very real and dangerous risks posed by the well-funded (and mega-profit oriented) rush to develop artificial superintelligence (ASI). The authors, who have been intensively involved in AI development since it’s earliest days, employ a solid documentation-style of writing with creative, novel-like illustrative narration to encourage second thoughts about this particularly risky stage of technological evolution. It is a clarion call to action, before it is too late.