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 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods 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 ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? 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: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast