Information networks have shaped human civilization from ancient storytelling to modern artificial intelligence. He argues that information is primarily a tool for creating order rather than discovering truth, often resulting in powerful but unwise systems like totalitarian bureaucracies. The text explores the dangers of uncontrolled algorithms, noting that AI possesses a unique agency that distinguishes it from previous technologies like the printing press. Harari highlights the risk of silicon-based surveillance and the potential for AI to dismantle the democratic conversations essential for self-correction. Ultimately, the work serves as a warning that without institutional safeguards, our new digital networks could unleash a flood of unintended and destructive consequences

Ver todos los episodios