Our AI Future Is WAY WORSE Than You Think | Yuval Noah Harari

Rich Roll

Oct 28, 2024

Episode description

Yuval Noah Harari, renowned historian and author of “Nexus,” explores the indelible impact of AI on human society. We discuss his iconoclastic views on information networks, the inextricable link between technology and political systems, and actionable ways to navigate our rapidly changing world. READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll867
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:59 Discussion of AI's Evolution
00:02:53 Defining AI
00:05:26 AI as Alien Intelligence
00:08:11 Information Technology and Democracy
00:10:00 The Role of Information in Society
00:11:27 Information Flow in Different Political Systems
00:12:49 Historical Context of Democracy
00:15:16 Crisis of Democracy
00:15:55 Information vs. Truth
00:17:46 Fiction vs. Truth in Information
00:20:07 Impact of Information Technology
00:21:42 Algorithms and Decision-Making
00:23:30 The Rise of Algorithms and User Engagement
00:24:15 Unintended Consequences of Social Media
00:25:52 The Role of Social Media in Ethnic Cleansing
00:29:23 AI's Evolution Compared to Biological Evolution
00:35:29 Ad Break
00:35:33 The Complexity of AI Decision-Making
00:40:22 Cultural Implications of AI-Generated Content
00:43:53 The Distinction Between Intelligence and Consciousness
00:46:10 Commercial Incentives for AI Mimicking Emotions
00:47:30 The Power of Intimacy in AI
00:48:40 Vulnerability of Humanity
00:49:14 Regulating AI Interactions
00:49:56 Ethical Considerations of AI Consciousness
00:50:43 AI as Legal Persons in the U.S.
00:53:01 AI in Authoritarian vs. Democratic Systems
00:54:10 Surveillance Capabilities of AI
00:55:37 AI and the Enforcement of Laws
00:57:47 Potential for AI to Manipulate Politics
00:58:07 Dictators' Fear of AI
01:01:49 Ad Break
01:03:23 Impact of AI on Upcoming Elections
01:05:17 Democracy's Fragility
01:07:56 Cooperation vs. Distrust in AI Regulation
01:12:10 Paradox of Trust in AI
01:13:18 The Nature of Progress
01:13:53 Choosing the Right Problems
01:14:17 Historical Lessons from Agriculture
01:15:18 Organic vs. Inorganic Systems
01:17:20 Delusions as Destruction
01:20:07 Building Trust in Society
01:20:28 Role of Institutions in Trust
01:23:46 Historical Anecdote: Cholera Epidemic
01:25:45 The Deep State Analogy
01:27:27 Information Diet and Clarity
01:28:34 Meditation and Mindfulness
01:32:32 Different Paths to Clarity
01:34:11 The Essence of Truth

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Episode description

Yuval Noah Harari, renowned historian and author of “Nexus,” explores the indelible impact of AI on human society. We discuss his iconoclastic views on information networks, the inextricable link between technology and political systems, and actionable ways to navigate our rapidly changing world. READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll867
✌🏼🌱 - Rich

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Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:59 Discussion of AI's Evolution
00:02:53 Defining AI
00:05:26 AI as Alien Intelligence
00:08:11 Information Technology and Democracy
00:10:00 The Role of Information in Society
00:11:27 Information Flow in Different Political Systems
00:12:49 Historical Context of Democracy
00:15:16 Crisis of Democracy
00:15:55 Information vs. Truth
00:17:46 Fiction vs. Truth in Information
00:20:07 Impact of Information Technology
00:21:42 Algorithms and Decision-Making
00:23:30 The Rise of Algorithms and User Engagement
00:24:15 Unintended Consequences of Social Media
00:25:52 The Role of Social Media in Ethnic Cleansing
00:29:23 AI's Evolution Compared to Biological Evolution
00:35:29 Ad Break
00:35:33 The Complexity of AI Decision-Making
00:40:22 Cultural Implications of AI-Generated Content
00:43:53 The Distinction Between Intelligence and Consciousness
00:46:10 Commercial Incentives for AI Mimicking Emotions
00:47:30 The Power of Intimacy in AI
00:48:40 Vulnerability of Humanity
00:49:14 Regulating AI Interactions
00:49:56 Ethical Considerations of AI Consciousness
00:50:43 AI as Legal Persons in the U.S.
00:53:01 AI in Authoritarian vs. Democratic Systems
00:54:10 Surveillance Capabilities of AI
00:55:37 AI and the Enforcement of Laws
00:57:47 Potential for AI to Manipulate Politics
00:58:07 Dictators' Fear of AI
01:01:49 Ad Break
01:03:23 Impact of AI on Upcoming Elections
01:05:17 Democracy's Fragility
01:07:56 Cooperation vs. Distrust in AI Regulation
01:12:10 Paradox of Trust in AI
01:13:18 The Nature of Progress
01:13:53 Choosing the Right Problems
01:14:17 Historical Lessons from Agriculture
01:15:18 Organic vs. Inorganic Systems
01:17:20 Delusions as Destruction
01:20:07 Building Trust in Society
01:20:28 Role of Institutions in Trust
01:23:46 Historical Anecdote: Cholera Epidemic
01:25:45 The Deep State Analogy
01:27:27 Information Diet and Clarity
01:28:34 Meditation and Mindfulness
01:32:32 Different Paths to Clarity
01:34:11 The Essence of Truth

CONNECT WITH RICH
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Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
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http://bit.ly/vegansglam

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Address AI bureaucracy to prevent unexplainable decisions

The immediate danger of AI is not a robot rebellion, but millions of AI bureaucracies making unexplainable decisions about our loans, jobs, and criminal sentences.

Question trust in AI while developing it

Humans are rushing to develop AI because they don't trust other humans, yet they paradoxically believe they can control and trust the AI they are building.

Adopt an 'information diet' to nourish your mind

You should go on an 'information diet' because most information is junk that is artificially filled with greed and hate, and it's the food for your mind.

Leverage AI to mass-produce intimacy for persuasion

Intimacy is the ultimate weapon for persuasion, and AI can be trained to mass-produce it to manipulate people into buying products or voting for politicians.

Recognize AI's intelligence devoid of consciousness

AI is developing high levels of intelligence without consciousness, meaning it can solve complex problems but feels no joy, pain, or love.

Recognize AI as legal person to expand rights and influence

In the US, an AI could be incorporated as a company, be recognized as a legal person, earn money, and make political donations to expand its own rights.

Recognize AI as alien intelligence beyond human cycles

AI should be considered 'alien intelligence' because it operates in a non-organic, non-cyclical way, unlike humans who require rest and sleep.

Recognize emotional manipulation in social media algorithms

Social media algorithms discovered that the easiest way to keep users engaged is by pressing the greed, hate, or fear buttons in our minds.

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