The Misarchitects of AI

By Briar Harvey

The Misarchitects of AI is a living document, and I’m writing it in real time.

The speed at which AI is changing (and the resulting collapse that sits on top of us) can't wait for a traditional publishing cycle. But if anyone can figure out a way to make content work at scale, it's me.

I’ll walk you through what I see coming, and how to get out from under it now.

PRESALE BUYERS RECEIVE:

  • Preview chapters
  • First digital edition
  • Rolling updates as the collapse unfolds (through 2026)
  • Definitive hardcover edition with complete receipts (Q4 2026)
  • 50-point dependency audit to assess your exposure
  • Decision frameworks and preparation timeline

Everything I'm talking about in the book is publicly available information, and I don't think I'm the only person to put the pieces together in this way.

But I seem to be one of the few people willing to say the quiet part out loud.

If our stance on AI doesn't change soon, we will be responsible for the consequences.

Monthly

Traditional Publishing

How it works now:

  • Buy hardcover: $30
  • Want epub? Buy again: $15
  • Want audio? Buy again: $25
  • Author gets: ~$3-5 total

$


70+

You pay for the same content three times anyway

PRINCIPLED

PUBLISHING

How it COULD work:

  • Buy once
  • Get: EPUB + PDF + hardcover + audio + audit + updates
  • You own it in every format
  • I get fairly compensated for ongoing work
  • Both of us win

$


150 +S/H

BONUS (for teams):

Buy 10 OR MORE copies for you and your team, and I'll personally walk you through your AI Dependency Audit, PLUS give you my personalized recommendations.