20min chapter

Under The Skin with Russell Brand cover image

#005 Yuval Noah Harari - Is Humanity Finished?

Under The Skin with Russell Brand

CHAPTER

Humanity, Technology, and the Future

This chapter critiques the modern education system and explores the concerns surrounding the separation of capitalism from humanism. It discusses the potential rise of a 'useless class' due to technological advancements, the implications of AI on decision-making, and the existential crisis presented by these shifts. The speakers reflect on historical revolutions and ethical considerations of human progress in relation to technological evolution, emphasizing the importance of nurturing human consciousness in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode