How To Academy Podcast SAPIENS author Yuval Noah Harari - Humanity in the Age of AI
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Nov 14, 2024 Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of 'Sapiens,' discusses how modern information networks shape human narratives. He examines the threats of misinformation and how societies can seek truth in chaotic times. Harari highlights the interplay between AI and democracy, emphasizing the pressing need for new narratives to adapt to technological evolutions. He also reflects on the historical roots of conflict in the Middle East and draws parallels between past witch hunts and today's conspiracy theories, urging critical thinking in the digital age.
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Council of Carthage's Impact
- The Council of Carthage shaped Christianity by choosing the 27 texts comprising the New Testament.
- They included a likely forgery endorsing women's subservience while excluding a popular text supporting women's leadership.
The Power of Algorithms
- Information dissemination is more crucial than production, especially in our attention-scarce world.
- Today's most influential editors aren't human but algorithms controlling social media feeds.
Printing Press and Misinformation
- The printing press, like social media, fueled misinformation, exemplified by the witch-hunting manual "Malleus Maleficarum".
- This bestseller's popularity, fueled by sensationalist stories, contributed to the tragic witch hunts in early modern Europe.
