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“If scientific discoveries and technological developments split humankind into a mass of useless humans and a small elite of upgraded superhumans, or if authority shifts altogether away from human beings into the hands of highly intelligent algorithms, then liberalism will collapse. What new…” quote by Yuval Noah Harari
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““If scientific discoveries and technological developments split humankind into a mass of useless humans and a small elite of upgraded superhumans, or if authority shifts altogether away from human beings into the hands of highly intelligent algorithms, then liberalism will collapse. What new religions or ideologies might fill the resulting vacuum and guide the subsequent evolution of our godlike descendants? 10 The Ocean of Consciousness The new religions are unlikely to emerge from the caves of Afghanistan or from the madrasas of the Middle East.””

Yuval Noah Harari

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He warns that AI‑driven elitism could topple liberalism, prompting new belief systems for enhanced humans.

In simple terms: AI elite may break liberalism, spawning new ideologies.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for post‑AI societal shifts.

Themes

technology politics future studies

Mood

cautious thought‑provoking

Type

analytical speculative

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • ethical AI
  • education reform
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

transhumanism social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values should guide upgraded societies?
  • How can we safeguard democracy against AI dominance?
A Different Perspective

Predicting future ideologies is speculative.

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