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10 Ideas from Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari

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Introduction to Homo Deus

Explores humanity's future as we evolve beyond current limitations.

Introduction to Homo Deus
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The Rise of Dataism

  • Dataism posits that the universe consists of data flows.
  • Human value may be judged by data processing contributions.
  • Could replace humanism as the dominant worldview by 2100.
The Rise of Dataism
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Humanity's New Agenda

  • After conquering famine and disease, we seek immortality.
  • Next goals: happiness enhancement and divine abilities.
  • Biotech may allow us to redesign bodies and minds.
Humanity's New Agenda
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The End of Death?

  • Science may soon overcome aging as a technical problem.
  • Anti-aging research receives more funding than ever.
  • First immortals might be alive today (if born after 1970).
The End of Death?
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Algorithmic Humans

  • We may become hackable animals through biometric sensors.
  • Algorithms could know us better than we know ourselves.
  • Personal data tracking could redefine free will concepts.
Algorithmic Humans
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The Useless Class

  • AI may create a massive unemployable population.
  • 38% of US jobs could be automated by 2030 (McKinsey).
  • Basic income might become necessary for social stability.
The Useless Class
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Biological Engineering

  • CRISPR allows precise genetic editing (first used 2012).
  • Designer babies may become common this century.
  • Could create greater inequality than ever in human history.
Biological Engineering
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Consciousness vs Intelligence

  • AI may develop superintelligence without consciousness.
  • We don't understand consciousness well enough to replicate it.
  • Non-conscious AI could make better decisions than humans.
Consciousness vs Intelligence
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Secular Religions

  • New belief systems may replace traditional religions.
  • Examples: liberalism, socialism, capitalism, humanism.
  • Dataism might become the next dominant belief system.
Secular Religions
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Conclusion & Future Outlook

  • Humanity stands at most consequential crossroads ever.
  • Decisions about technology ethics will shape our future.
  • We must consciously guide our evolution rather than drift.
Conclusion & Future Outlook
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