19min chapter

The Gray Area with Sean Illing cover image

Yuval Noah Harari on the eclipsing of human intelligence

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Paradox of Intelligence and Information

This chapter examines the contradiction of human intelligence, revealing how despite our cognitive abilities, we frequently make choices that harm ourselves. It argues that the quality of information available, rather than human nature, significantly influences decision-making, with an overabundance of flawed information contributing to misguided actions. The discussion also explores the role of narratives over factual truth in shaping societal power structures and the impact of information technology on governance.

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