Within a decade, AI will go beyond specific tasks and develop general intelligence, becoming much smarter than humans in many ways. Although the coming dominance of AI has the potential to be one of humanity’s greatest opportunities, ethical issues are already surfacing that must be addressed alongside technological advancement. How can we, collectively and as individuals, manage AI and other technologies in a way that ensures continued success and prosperity for humanity? Faced with complex challenges and potential threats, how can we find happiness by identifying the silver linings in recovering from a crisis, such as the aftermath of COVID-19, or trying to prevent a future crisis?