Future of humanity

[Nimos]

Didn't know what to name the topic.

Anyway, very interesting talk by Yuval Noah Harari raises a lot of issues about the future of humanity. So if you have time I would recommend it.

 

[Spice]

Didn't know what to name the topic.

Anyway, very interesting talk by Yuval Noah Harari raises a lot of issues about the future of humanity. So if you have time I would recommend it.

I've read his book _Sapiens_ but not the sequel. He did have me thinking if we would end up as the future scenario of the novel by Blake Crouch _Wayward Pines_ trilogy, or perhaps Justn Cronin's _Ferryman_. Have you read either?

 

[Nimos]

I've read his book _Sapiens_ but not the sequel. He did have me thinking if we would end up as the future scenario of the novel by Blake Crouch _Wayward Pines_ trilogy, or perhaps Justn Cronin's _Ferryman_. Have you read either?

I have read Sapiens, very good book I think. But none of the others.

But the chat is interesting, talking about AI etc. But also that humans as a species might stop to exist. Not in the way of extinction, but simply because we might start to biologically change or enhance humans to the point where it would be like comparing our old ancestors to modern homo sapiens.

Again, highly recommend it, lots of interesting topics I think.

 

[Spice]

I have read Sapiens, very good book I think. But none of the others.

But the chat is interesting, talking about AI etc. But also that humans as a species might stop to exist. Not in the way of extinction, but simply because we might start to biologically change or enhance humans to the point where it would be like comparing our old ancestors to modern homo sapiens.

Again, highly recommend it, lots of interesting topics I think.

Yes. That's the concept behind the Wayward Pines trilogy. Of course I just gave the mystery of the book away. Sorry. The thoughts Yuval shares are very intriguing. His take on AI, and the concept that humankind has grown more and more accustomed to living fictions are especially important to consider. Thanks for sharing the clip.

 

[Nimos]

Yes. That's the concept behind the Wayward Pines trilogy. Of course I just gave the mystery of the book away. Sorry.

That is no issue

The thoughts Yuval shares are very intriguing. His take on AI, and the concept that humankind has grown more and more accustomed to living fictions are especially important to consider. Thanks for sharing the clip.

What I think is the most important thing is how disconnected or little focus the human future gets in the things we do. To me, the political system is working at a snail's pace, while technology is like a running cheetah. And I think we are going to run into serious problems at some point, when there is such a huge split between politics and what is going on in societies, both locally and globally. That the political systems are going to react too slowly, and I think that could have severe negative implications.

I try my best I can follow along with new technologies because it interest me. But if you asked me, what the world will look like in 10-15 years, what skills you as a child should focus on, I have no clue, I wouldn't even have a suggestion and that is kind of scary I think.

So maybe it is good that not more people are interested in these things, so they don't have to worry

 

[Spice]

That is no issue


What I think is the most important thing is how disconnected or little focus the human future gets in the things we do. To me, the political system is working at a snail's pace, while technology is like a running cheetah. And I think we are going to run into serious problems at some point, when there is such a huge split between politics and what is going on in societies, both locally and globally. That the political systems are going to react too slowly, and I think that could have severe negative implications.

I try my best I can follow along with new technologies because it interest me. But if you asked me, what the world will look like in 10-15 years, what skills you as a child should focus on, I have no clue, I wouldn't even have a suggestion and that is kind of scary I think.

So maybe it is good that not more people are interested in these things, so they don't have to worry

Great points. My brother and I often get into these kinds of discussions. We both believe that here in the States, which will effect the globe, are going to be thrown into a state of re-set. Will it be in the up and coming generation, or their grandchildren's? HOW will they re-set? Into self-destruction? Minimal survival? How will they manage if thrown back only 150 years in technology? Potentially so heartbreaking. And as you implied, governments will be of no help.