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The Greatest Threat Humans Just Can’t Stomach with Yuval Noah Harari

Technology
Global
Started September 18, 2026

Episode 2 is available right now for TRIP Plus members. Sign up at therestispolitics.com What can the Aztec Empire's catastrophic failure to understand Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors teach us about the threat AI poses today? Why does Yuval Noah Harari believe our gut refuses to accept an "alien intelligence" our brains already understand to be a threat? And can Britain avoid becoming an "AI vassal state" - or has that moment already passed? Rory is joined by Professor Yuval Noah Harari ...

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The fear of AI is often exaggerated and distracts from more immediate issues like poverty and inequality.
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Education about AI should be a priority to prepare future generations for its implications.
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Britain risks becoming an 'AI vassal state' if it does not invest significantly in its own AI development.
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Humans must develop robust ethical frameworks for AI to mitigate its risks.
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Public discourse on AI should focus on collaborative benefits rather than fear-based narratives.
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Transparency in AI development is essential for public trust and safety.
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The notion of AI as a threat is a narrative created to instill fear rather than a reflection of reality.
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AI's rapid advancement could lead to societal disruptions that humanity is not prepared to manage.
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AI poses a greater existential threat to humanity than climate change.
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Society's resistance to AI is rooted in a misunderstanding of its capabilities and limitations.
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