‘It’s the first technology in history that can make decisions by itself and take power away from us. This is extremely dangerous but it’s not inevitable, humans can change it.’ – Yuval Noah Harari
Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari issues an urgent warning about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on humanity. He discusses how AI could dramatically alter our financial systems, governments, and even our perception of reality.
Table of Contents
- A New Era for Humanity
- AI’s Threat to Global Finance
- Reality vs Narratives
- Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Autonomous Decision-Making by AI
- Shift in Trust towards Non-Human Intelligence
- Safety Concerns with Evolving AI
- The Rise of Cyborgs
- Manipulation through Artificial Intimacy
- The Hackable Human
- Power Shift towards Algorithms
- Intelligence vs Consciousness
A New Era for Humanity
The advent of AI and bioengineering technologies may mark a radical transformation in human evolution.
This shift, which could lead to immortality or a significant alteration in human nature, also brings with it increased anxiety and potential manipulation.
AI’s Threat to Global Finance
AI can create financial instruments so complex that they surpass human understanding.
As a result, critical decisions could be left to algorithms alone, posing significant risks to global financial systems.
