‘Age of AI’: Yuval Noah Harari talks to Aamir Khan on his newest ebook ‘Nexus’

Aamir Khan and Yuval Noah Harari on the occasion
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Yuval Noah Harari, famend historian and the celebrated writer behind books reminiscent of ‘Sapiens: A Transient Historical past of Humankind’ and ‘Homo Deus: A Transient Historical past of Tomorrow’, on Saturday spoke about his newest ebook ‘Nexus: A Transient Historical past of Info Networks from the Stone Age to AI’ in a compelling dialogue with Bollywood celebrity Aamir Khan.

Hosted by Crossword Bookstores, in collaboration with Penguin Random Home India, at The Lalit Mumbai, the occasion was moderated by psychiatrist Dr Rajesh Parikh.

The dialogue delved into the profound implications of technological developments on humanity, inspecting the intricate interaction between biology, know-how, and consciousness. Whereas talking about Synthetic Intelligence’s affect on human creativity, societal dynamics, and moral framework, Aamir mentioned, “Humanity holds the ability to create, maintain, and destroy — symbolized by Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh in Indian philosophy. At this time, we lean in the direction of destruction, as unchecked consumption drives ecological collapse.

“Not like animals in concord with nature, we’ve exploited it at nice price. But, we will select Vishnu — the trail of sustenance. By redefining progress to nurture and shield life, we will turn into stewards of the Earth, making certain it thrives for generations to return. The true problem lies in our option to maintain,” he added.

Yuval Noah Harari mentioned that the longer term is formed by at present’s selections and that an development like AI has the potential to rework lives. “But, this energy is concentrated in a couple of palms, risking international imbalance. To make sure AI advantages all, we’d like numerous voices guiding its improvement. My mission is to boost consciousness of this revolution’s huge alternatives and risks, empowering humanity to make knowledgeable selections. Collectively, we will craft a way forward for collaboration, knowledge, and hope for generations to return,” he mentioned.

The occasion got here to a conclusion with an attractive Q&A session. In the meantime, Aakash Gupta, CEO of Crossword Bookstores expressed his gratitude for having curated this occasion. “Internet hosting a dialog between two visionaries, Yuval Noah Harari and Aamir Khan, is a privilege that displays our dedication to fostering mental discourse and a vibrant studying tradition in India. This night guarantees to be a celebration of data, creativity, and the ability of storytelling,” he mentioned in an announcement.

Yuval Noah Harari’s ‘Nexus: A Transient Historical past of Info Networks from the Stone Age to AI’ is now accessible in any respect Crossword bookstores