The Gray Area | Yuval Noah Harari on the AI revolution

In this episode of The Gray Area, host Sean Illing talks with author and historian Yuval Noah Harari.
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Harari’s new book, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks, explores how the information systems that shape our world often sow the seeds of destruction, and why the current AI revolution is just the beginning of a brand-new evolutionary process that might leave us all behind.
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Yuval Noah Harari: www.ynharari.com/
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[@etralo92]

I imagined Sean completely different 😅

[@DigitalAshes]

We need to start using more often more diverse language other than using "A.I" as a catch all. People frequently use "A.I" in place of: "Machine Learning", "Computer Vision", "Large Language Models", "Heuristics", "Algorithms", etc. We as a society have already lacked broad understandings of basic computer terminology and technology. I recommend people look up Richard Feynman's lecture about computer scientists use heuristics to create a program capable of "thinking"

[@mjjjermaine]

+1

[@joemkdd]

@@mjjjermaine that's what the like button is for

[@randrothify]

Too many of us confuse information for wisdom and judgement, or that wealth follows strictly from skill. Or to put it more elegantly as Oscar Wilde said, "The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing."

[@yosconisi]

Just heard the special announcement on the podcast feed, I was worried you cancelling the show. Don't do that, you are a great interviewer!

[@newmhach3995]

I thought the same thing. Normally two minute podcast episodes aren't good news.

[@rintangazhar]

Information is not equal to truth. Yes mem. That’s why journalism rise and it is often called as synonymous to 4th pillar of democracy.

[@ruicouto8769]

Incredible Conversation. Ty.

[@BenGrimm977]

Yuval Noah Harari? What does Ja Rule think about AI?

[@MjMurphy777]

Yuval’s conversations are always thought provoking. We need to heed his concerns

[@mikehoffler4097]

Externalizing virtue, or grace, forces individuals to look outside themselves for solutions to problems. Similarly, personifying our troubles as a tormentor, rationalizing our difficulties as coming from an external source, gives us an excuse for our own behavior. Spirituality has a purpose, but I have to agree with Mr Harari that these systems of morality are obsolete and counterproductive.

[@aLeftLayman]

Too idealist, if I'm not into power then everyone also isn't interested in power, especially those who seek & acquire it in government?!??? 🤔🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Trargent_08]

Yuval would be an enemy of the atheist, but he was not wrong about his ideology. Nice work team

[@pastabatman]

Wow, Sean Illing is super handsome.

[@Doubtful-37]

Is he selling fear of AI, coz IM getting.

[@sobanejaz123]

2 bald people who know more than me

[@shaharoztahir6669]

I imagined Sean with more hair

[@RobsNeighbor]

How does this not have a million views?

[@superokapi5950]

Mr Guesswork is back!

[@AukeSlotegraaf]

Excellent.

[@nolgh]

Mind Blowing

[@justinmerpaw1234]

"Calculators have achieved self-awareness, and cryptocurrency? A legitimate investment now. It's inevitable; we're witnessing the beginning of the end. Remain composed, though-it was bound to happen." - 👓🧠 (in a measured tone)

[@zapaweb]

Investing is not just about making money; it's about aligning your investments with your values and making a positive impact on the world.

[@LeeseArgall]

Very possible! especially at this moment. Profits can be made in many different ways, but such intricate transactions should only be handled by seasoned market professionals.

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[@TerranceAblao]

Brian demonstrates an excellent understanding of market trends, making well informed decisions that leads to consistent profit

[@moparalex]

I'm surprised that you just mentioned and recommend Mr Brian Nelson. I met him at a conference in 2018 and we have been working together ever since.

[@LuGatz-h8e]

Sounds interesting. I was planning to invest some few £ in some coins, stack them up and leave them for a few years, but seeing this changed my mindset. Thank you very much

[@Doubtful-37]

I just dont wanna to come back here after 5-10 yr , just to say , this man was ahead of his time.

[@HdfuXnch]

Are you a time traveler

[@thuxedo6848]

"If you give good people bad information, they make bad decisions" Absolutely right

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Hello. Good market 👌. Good luck 👍

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[@seane.osullivan1253]

Great interview. And I'm here thanks to the YT algorithm😮

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Is Vox really platforming the infotainment guy that academia says gets a lot wrong in his books?

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715 Osinski Track

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6895 Hills Ferry

[@notbomba]

I feel like that's a weird way to display your GameCube. Like he's doing it so you know it's a GC and he's a "cool" guy

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Gerson Glens

[@mcoburn5]

He lost me when he said “people are basically good and they just need good information.” Pick any number of clearly destructive lifestyles to show you that having good information is often not enough. The human condition is much more complex.

[@TimCCambridge]

Hi. Can AI cry?

[@iiDannyyBoii]

Finallyyyyyyyy

[@zincandtea]

Dude is talking in circles. Basically yapping

[@kaisersoze9880]

We mock what we fail to grasp?

[@RabbitWatchShop]

I am not convinced with artificial intelligence. I do not perceive it as a “revolution.” A.I is refining itself at an exponential rate, yet in its current and former forms, I have never been impressed with the technology. And it is because of the very way in which artificial intelligence sources its information: from the internet. I yearn for more than A.I. I want conscious intelligence, not artificial. Sentient intelligence.

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Bye 👋

[@jayzehngebot]

This is so spot on.

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Interesting. I saw a job posting for The Gray Area a bit ago. Was wondering if you all were going to start doing this as a video podcast. Interesting to see this being tried out. Seems like a lot of work is already being done to create the podcast, and adding a little more effort to add video could open it up to wider audience. 🤞🤞🤞

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[@OdessaYeva]

I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $100k passively by just investing through an advisor, and I don't have to do much work. Inflation or no inflation, my finances remain secure. So I really don't blame people who panic.

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[@jehscee]

I thought this podcast was going to be about going bald

[@HdfuXnch]

😂

[@CrypToro]

Yuval is the enemy of humanity

[@liora.5003]

Why?

[@Gigar_r]

This can be your answer for your comment. 3:16 😎

[@markusmeldre]

is it because he criticizes religion?

[@rintangazhar]

@@Gigar_ryou think so? 😂😂😂😂

[@CrypToro]

@@markusmeldre He criticizes religion but talks in a very dark religious tone. That seems too weird for me. Talking about how they wanna become Gods through genetics. weird

[@renderkid]

The only good thing Yuval wrote was Sapiens. The other books are redundant. They tell you the same story but in a different perspective. Unfortunately it seems his new book is going through the same route

[@HdfuXnch]

I can fix him 😏

[@ken-id3lo]

rise of the AIpes

[@mayiakashmurr3000]

He is evil

[@HdfuXnch]

Who

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Romans 10:13🙏🏻

[@yawpitchroll]

Ahh, one of those simple stories that he’s speaking about.

[@tuckerbugeater]

@@yawpitchroll Matt. 10:21-23

[@yawpitchroll]

@@tuckerbugeater Irrational Numbers e:3.14

[@YarPirates-vy7iv]

​@@yawpitchrollI love this. I'm been spending my time in a college algebra/trig class I was not really qualified to take, but this was last chapter stuff. Thanks for math joke!

[@NickMACK1473]

Watching from St George Estate Grenada in the Caribbean

[@Ch1istmas]

Why I have this many likes

[@jesussavesfromhell9320]

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. 1 Corinthians 15:3 that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

[@blazer9547]

Yuval is more pro western than pro israel. I like him❤

[@Gigar_r]

Happy to be here. To spend my time watching a Mastermind. 😊

[@antonchigurh22]

I read the book 🥸🥸

[@johnnysaunder4102]

78416 Leslie Wells

[@deeppurrple]

"With or without RELIGION, good people can behave well and bad people can do evil; but for good people to do evil - that takes RELIGION.”

[@GabrielDusil]

This is great. I love leading thinkers like Yuval Noah. In any info video, training course, etc. I find about 10%-20% of the overall content to be useful to me. Either I know something already, or there is a lot of "dead space" of wasted time to get to that 20%. But with Yuval, I'm finding at least 75% of what he is saying incredibly useful and new information. Yuval is truly a great thinker of our time.