Consciousness Minded

What drives humanity’s evolution, shapes our societies, and influences the challenges we face today? Is storytelling more than entertainment—could it be our greatest superpower? In this fascinating episode of Brief But Spectacular with Yuval Noah Harari, we delve into the paradoxes of modern life: from overconsumption and the mysteries of war to the role of artificial intelligence and the wisdom of looking backward to move forward. Harari reflects on the unique ability of humans to craft narratives, build connections, and navigate the complexities of history and progress. He poses critical questions: Are we living through the early stages of World [More]

Artificial intelligence is an ever evolving goal for researchers, and the object of endless fascination for writers, filmmakers, and the general public. But despite our best science fiction visions, creating digital intelligence is incredibly difficult. The universe is a very complicated place, and humans have had millions of years to evolve the ability to navigate and make sense of it. Contemporary attempts to create AI have us looking more at how our own brains work to see how a computer could simulate the core activities that create our intelligence. No matter how we get there, it is certain that artificial [More]