How To Academy Podcast Yuval Noah Harari - Making Sense of a World in Crisis
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Oct 7, 2025 
Yuval Noah Harari, a renowned historian and bestselling author known for works like Sapiens, discusses pressing global issues with Ritula Shah. They delve into how nonstop algorithms transform society, the fragility of democracy amidst political turmoil, and the rise of tribalism over ideology. Harari challenges us to consider the consequences of AI on trust and communication and advocates for regulating tech to protect public discourse. He urges reconnecting with our biological roots as a foundation to unite humanity in an increasingly digital world.
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Algorithms Break Human Rhythms
- Non-organic agents like algorithms operate without biological cycles and accelerate society.
- Forcing human systems to match nonstop algorithmic pace produces breakdown and collapse.
Algorithms Become The New Editors
- Ceding editorial control to algorithms fragments public conversation and undermines shared facts.
- When algorithms choose topics to maximise engagement, listening and constructive debate collapse.
Label Or Ban Bots That Impersonate Humans
- Ban bots or require clear bot labels so users know if they interact with non-humans.
- Treat algorithms spreading content differently from human speech and restrict impersonation.
