On with Kara Swisher Yuval Noah Harari on AI & the Future of Information
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Oct 14, 2024 Yuval Noah Harari, an Israeli historian and philosopher renowned for his bestsellers like 'Sapiens,' delves into the evolution of information networks and their societal impact. He argues that humanity's challenges stem from our information trade, not our nature. Harari discusses the historical manipulation of information, likening today's social media dynamics to past propagandas. He raises alarms about AI's influence on democracy, the importance of credible information sources, and the urgent need for effective AI regulation as society grapples with rapid technological changes.
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Bad Information, Bad Decisions
- Humans are smart but make self-destructive decisions because of bad information.
- Good people with bad information make bad decisions, and modern societies are susceptible to mass delusion like Stone Age tribes.
Truth vs. Order
- Humans control the world through cooperation, requiring both truth and order.
- Fiction is often more effective for maintaining order than truth.
Printing Press and Misinformation
- The printing press, while enabling scientific progress, also fueled witch hunts with bestsellers like "The Hammer of Witches".
- This highlights how new information technologies can spread misinformation faster than truth, as seen with conspiracy theories today.
