The Rich Roll Podcast Rage Against The Machines: Yuval Noah Harari On Surviving AI, The History Of Information, And The Future Of Humanity
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Oct 28, 2024 
Renowned historian and bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari shares his insights on the implications of artificial intelligence in today's world. He discusses AI as 'alien intelligence,' its dual potential to revolutionize and threaten society, and the importance of navigating this complexity. Harari emphasizes the role of information in shaping political systems and the necessity of trust in a tech-driven era. He poignantly explores how AI could reshape culture, relationships, and democracy, urging listeners to seek clarity and truth amid chaos.
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Information's Role in History
- Information is the foundation of human society, enabling large-scale cooperation.
- Understanding information flow helps explain historical changes and regime differences, like democracies vs. dictatorships.
Information vs. Truth
- Information is connection, not truth, and fiction often wins because it's cheap, simple, and attractive.
- Large-scale systems are often built on fictions, as exemplified by the ubiquitous, yet fictional, portraits of Jesus.
Facebook in Myanmar
- Facebook's algorithms in Myanmar fueled ethnic cleansing by promoting hateful conspiracy theories.
- This highlights the power of even primitive AIs to reshape the world with their decisions.
