In this engaging discussion, Yuval Noah Harari, a renowned historian and best-selling author, dives into the powerful impact of AI on society. He warns of the AI takeover by 2034 and its potential to disrupt democracy. Harari explores how narratives can fuel divisions and influence public discourse. He also highlights the risks of misinformation and the need for trusted institutions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from technology to gain mental clarity amidst information overload.

Yuval Noah Harari, celebrated author of "Sapiens" and "Homo Deus," engages with Dr. Marc Gafni in a thought-provoking dialogue. They dissect Harari’s views on human rights and value, challenging the notion that these concepts are mere constructs. Gafni argues for an intrinsic meaning in life, framing reality as a 'love story.' The two delve into the ethical implications of AI, the power of narrative in shaping societies, and the tension between science and philosophy, revealing a rich tapestry of ideas that question our understanding of existence.

Finneas, a musician renowned for his work with Billie Eilish, shares insights on the dynamics of creative partnerships. Vanessa Marin, a sex therapist and author, discusses the complexities of intimacy and female sexuality. Historian Yuval Harari analyzes how information networks shape society, drawing parallels to the opioid crisis and the dynamics of democracies versus dictatorships. Together, they delve into navigating emotions, societal pressures, and the intricate web of personal relationships in today's world.

In this weeks episode I sat down with international bestselling author of Sapiens, Homo Deus and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Yuval Harari.We covered so many interesting topics like how to manage expectations, the importance of boredom and what he believes the future of artificial intelligence is. He also shares with us his equation for happiness and he reveals why so many of us are addicted to being on our phones.We also dove into education and where he believes the job market will be 30 years from now. This episode is sure to challenge your perspective on certain topics!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yuval Noah Harari’s first book, “Sapiens,” was an international sensation. The Israeli historian’s mind-bending tour through the trump of Homo sapiens is a favorite of, among others, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Barack Obama. His new book, Homo Deus, is about what comes next for humanity — and the threat our own intelligence and creative capacity poses to our future. And it, too, is fantastically interesting. I’ve wanted to talk to Harari since reading Sapiens. I’ve had one big question about him: what kind of mind creates a book like that? And now I know. A clear one.Virtually everything Harari says in this conversation in fascinating. But what I didn’t expect was how central his consistent practice of vipassana meditation — which includes a 60-day silent retreat each year — is to understanding the works of both history and futurism he produces. We talk about that, and also:-His theory on how all large-scale collaboration is based on fictions, from mythologies and religions to nationalism to human rights-Why he sees money as one of the greatest stories human beings have ever told-Why he reads only 5-10 pages of a huge number of books-His theory that human beings have moved from venerating gods, to venerating themselves, to venerating data — and what that means for our future-How we treat other animals and what that might imply for how artificial intelligences could treat us -Whether wide swaths of human beings will be rendered useless by advances in computing-The ways in which a narrow idea of what intelligence is — and the way it relates to consciousness — is holding us back from understanding AIThis is one of my favorite conversations we’ve had. Enjoy! Books:-Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, & Steel-Frans de Waal’s Chimpanzee Politics-Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices