Bankless Will AI Kill Democracy? | Yuval Noah Harari
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Sep 12, 2024 Joining the discussion is Yuval Noah Harari, best-selling author of 'Sapiens' and 'Nexus', who delves into the interplay between humanity and information networks. He raises concerns about AI's transformative role in society, paralleling its impact to the printing press. The conversation navigates the paradox of truth versus fiction, illustrating how misinformation can lead to self-destruction. Harari emphasizes storytelling's power in fostering cooperation and outlines the crucial need for trustworthy institutions amidst rapid technological change.
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Information, Not Nature
- Humans aren't inherently self-destructive, but are misled by bad information.
- Quality information hasn't improved; modern societies are susceptible to delusions like any Stone Age tribe.
The Face of Jesus
- Billions of portraits of Jesus exist, yet none are accurate likenesses.
- Despite being fictional, these images effectively connect billions within Christianity's information network.
Truth vs. Information
- Truth is a small subset of information; most information's purpose isn't truth, but connection.
- Music exemplifies this: its function is to connect, not convey truth or falsehood.
