The Failed Experiments: Communism, Nazism, and the Industrial Revolution

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The experiments of Soviet communism and Nazism were attempts to build totalitarian regimes in the context of the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution provided the infrastructure necessary for these regimes to exist, such as trains, electricity, and radio. The speaker warns that in the 21st century, new experiments with AI and bioengineering may lead to the creation of new totalitarian regimes and imperialist wars, posing a threat to the survival of the human species.

If you enjoy hearing about the potential impact of AI on humanity, I recommend you check out my conversation with ex-Google office, Mo Gawdat which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk-nQ7HF6k4

He has shown millions of readers how humans have evolved to where we are now, but what does the future hold for us as a species?

Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is best known for his bestselling books, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’, ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’ and ‘21 Lessons for the 21st Century’. His books have sold over 45 Million copies in 65 languages.

In this interview, Steven and Yuval discuss everything from how AI will change everything, the importance of language and stories, why the idea of finding a ‘soulmate’ is a myth, and the ongoing battle for human attention.

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