What Now? with Trevor Noah Making Bureaucracies Sexier with Yuval Noah Harari
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Oct 3, 2024 Trevor speaks with Yuval Noah Harari, a historian and bestselling author known for "Sapiens" and his recent work, "Nexus." They dive into the paradox of human intelligence amid our folly. The conversation explores how misinformation impacts democracy and the significance of truth in politics. They discuss the promises and risks of AI, including bias and ethical concerns. Harari also reflects on identity, nationalism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stressing the need for dialogue and understanding in a polarized world.
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Democracy vs. Truth
- Democracy prioritizes desires, not truth.
- Elections reveal what people want, not necessarily what's factual.
Maps and Subjectivity
- Map inaccuracies, like Africa's size, reflect subjective choices, not objective reality.
- Mapmakers prioritize certain regions over others.
Ignorance Over Evil
- The core issue is ignorance, not inherent evil, in humanity.
- The world's complexity makes ignorance widespread.
