The Jordan Harbinger Show 848: Yuval Noah Harari | Peering into the Future of Humanity
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Jun 20, 2023 
Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author and historian known for his works like Sapiens, dives into pressing topics about humanity's future. He questions if 'knowledge is power' in today’s info-saturated society and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking. Harari discusses the dangers of AI and biotechnology on humanist values and warns against surveillance technologies that empower authoritarian regimes. He underscores the fragility of democracy and the urgency of collaborative efforts to avert global crises, including climate change and warfare.
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Information Abundance
- Knowledge is no longer power because information is abundant, making sifting through it crucial.
- We must be selective about the information we consume, like choosing a healthy diet.
Information as Construction
- Information doesn't always equal truth; it often builds new realities like money or religions.
- These shared fictions, like money, influence behavior even among those who oppose the systems they represent.
AI's Interpretive Power
- Human institutions are essential for interpreting stories and texts, even sacred ones.
- AI is the first technology capable of both generating and potentially interpreting stories independently.
