AMSTERDAM - TelAve -- HUMAN SOFTWARE explores how modern companies use technology to both augment and subvert their workforces. the impact of 24/7 connectivity, the dehumanisation of work, the impact of AI and datacenters, and the struggle to find connection in an automated age.

This thought-provoking debut will resonate with anyone who has questioned the cost of efficiency, the reach of globalisation, or the way artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we live and work.

HUMAN SOFTWARE: A Life in I.T. is independently published on 7th October 2025, in paperback and ebook formats via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Leanpub, Kobo and many more. Coming to Waterstones and other publishers in October.

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Name: Richard Bown
Email: me@richardwbown.com
Website:https://humansoftwarebook.com

Praise for HUMAN SOFTWARE

"Even if you're not in tech, this story pulls you in with its vivid world-building and well-rounded characters. I found myself completely hooked." - RUSSELL MCLEAN – Emmy and BAFTA award-winning Producer

"A sharp, compelling novel about what happens when human values collide with profit-driven corporate change fuelled by AI. It is a glimpse into the everyday struggles and realities of people trying to survive and stay human inside large tech organizations that prioritize ruthless profit maximization over their employees. David versus Goliath in the age of AI. A real page-turner." - SUSANNE KEISER – Tech Consultant

"Absolutely gripping! A must-read" - LOVDEEP PANNU, CTO at Epicenter

"Could not be more of the moment. A proper page turner." - CHARLES HUMBLE, Tech consultant & Journalist at Conissaunce

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Book Details

• Title: HUMAN SOFTWARE: A Life in I.T. - A Novel
• Author: Richard W. Bown
• Genre: Contemporary / Literary Fiction / Technothriller
• Format: Paperback, eBook
• Publisher: Richard W. Bown / TulipPress
• Publication Date: 29th September 2025
• ISBN:978-9083469225 (Paperback), 978-9083469218 (E-Book)
• Available at: Paperback at Amazon (all stores) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSK1QTCS
• Also e-pub available on Kindle, Kobo, Leanpub, Barnes and Noble and more.

About the Author

Originally from the UK, Richard W. Bown has worked in the software industry since the mid-90s. He's contributed to the world of Open-Source Software for the last thirty years and also worked as a technology journalist for Linux and music tech magazines. Richard lives with his family outside Amsterdam, NL.Human Software is his debut novel.