The Evolution of Consciousness - Yuval Noah Harari Panel Discussion at the WEF Annual Meeting

How will human decision-making processes, accountability, empathy, trust and even consciousness be impacted by the technological revolution and the rise of artificial intelligence? From the World Economic Forum annual meeting 2018 - a panel discussion featuring Prof. Yuval Noah Harari, Prof. Daniel C. Dennett, Prof. Jodi Halpern and Amy Bernstein.

[DanielPlainsight]

How fortunate am I that I can listen to this for free. To be born in such a time that such content is so easily accessible.

[kayrosis]

Having listened to several such panels like this one, the conclusion that I seem to discern is that we're skating on thin ice, and we're blind to where the dangers are, but we know broadly that there ARE a lot of dangers, and that some dangers lie this way or that, but we really don't know what we're doing, where we're going, or if/when we'll crash through into the freezing water and drown. And while the best idea is to get off the ice, as Yuval says, we can't because we can't afford to be left behind, because of all the choices, that one certainly leads to death unless every single person decides to get off the ice too, which simply won't happen.

If we survive to the end of the century, I think it will be 90% because we got lucky at the right times in the right ways, and only 10% because we made the right decisions.

[malamalkani]

What an absolute treat this was to watch! I just loved Prof Yuval and Prof. Jodi's take on this subject and also the discussions triggered by Prof Daniel's comments.

[anthonymason]

I love that AI found this for me to watch and possibly 99% of fellow viewers. The horse seems to have all ready bolted.

[permblue]

"We need to protect humans, not jobs" -YNH. Profound. And is one of the reasons why I support the idea of universal income and universal health care.

[tinagvardanyan]

I strongly agree with Dan Dennett''s point on potentially becoming "hypercautious, hyperfragile, hyperdependent beings" as a result of AI ubiquitousness; and his sailboat example in being unable to experience a sense of adventure due to AI guidance.

[greensleevesk]

Brilliant discussion! At 39:14 Professor Dennett took his audience into the realm of poetry! Love that wistful sadness he expresses about losing human capacity no matter how flawed and self destructive that may be! At 51:47, Yuval nails on the whole point of this session! Enlightened monk Bopryun from S Korea also talks of emotional intelligence and resiliency of mind in an ever changing environment.

[Longin]

I love the comment Harari makes that "we need to take care of people not of jobs" He has such a good grasp of the story of Homo sapiens and is clearly a step ahead of the rest! True visionary!

[yeayea]

Respect to all but Yuval is way ahead in every aspect.

[calidreams]

Leaving even decision making to AI is not always a good idea. Allowing AI “create” your life by choosing what it thinks you want based on data in in itself artificial. Humans need some uncertainty and chance in order to grow intellectually and emotionally, think creatively, etc. It’s how humans change, evolve and acquire higher levels of consciousness. Algorithms based on data may bring you what you are comfortable with, what you may want to purchase but it doesn’t offer uncertainty and chance which is needed for expanding your views, creativity, etc.

[jamesrossdreher]

The world needs more of these type of discussions between intelligent individuals that don't sacrifice integrity for a sound bite, have left their ego's at the door and genuinely want the best for humanity.

[nancymohass]

I, like most people, appreciate the fact that dear prof.Harari make the most complicated issues, completely understandable for us, more than EVERYTHING ELS! And most important, he talks to awake awareness and responsibility in us, something that not all profs are talking FOR!

[johncook]

I'd love to see Professor Yuval Noah Harari, a contemporary master of the outer world, in conversation with Eckhart Tolle, a contemporary master of the inner world. Though, I don't know who would sponsor this meeting of very compatible thinkers.

[UnReal]

Harari and Halperin's back and forth on the ethics of delegating less important decisions to AI can be well illustrated in the episode of The Adventures of Rick and Morty where Summer is stuck in Rick's space car and the on board AI is given the directive to "keep Summer safe" while Rick and Morty have to go off to deal with more important matters.

[mrtertg]

The answer ( and also advice ) Yuval gives to the question of the guy ( between 51 - 53 min ) ! Brilliant

[zbjuan]

one great thing about youtube is that you can fast forward the video to listen Yuval only, I am not interested in the rest of them

[luminyam]

What an incredible discussion, thank you so much.

[SohelRana-vnqi]

I am addicted with lecture of professor yuval

[silberlinie]

Unfortunately, Daniel C. Dennett doesn't get it anymore.
He still understands what it's about. But he cannot let go of
various of his own beliefs. And he feels it crudely.

Yuval Noah Harari is clear and in time.

Jodi Halpern is good and well-founded.

[justinleemiller]

This is my third time watching. What a valuable conversation! Deserves far more views.