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Liberalism Quote by Yuval Noah Harari

“The third threat to liberalism is that some people will remain both indispensable and undecipherable, but they will constitute a small and privileged elite of upgraded humans.” quote by Yuval Noah Harari
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““The third threat to liberalism is that some people will remain both indispensable and undecipherable, but they will constitute a small and privileged elite of upgraded humans.””

Yuval Noah Harari

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Source Book: Homo Deus, 2016

A privileged, upgraded elite may become indispensable yet incomprehensible, threatening liberal equality.

In simple terms: Elite groups can undermine liberalism.

Key Takeaway

Promote inclusive, transparent societies.

Themes

elitism technology liberalism inequality

Mood

cautious thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • tech regulation
  • education reform
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

future studies ethics social stratification

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies prevent elite exclusion?
  • What safeguards ensure equitable tech access?
A Different Perspective

Risk of over‑generalizing tech impacts.

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