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20 sats \ 6 replies \ @Fabs OP 17 Jan \ parent \ on: "Journey-to-Brightness" Part 1: Making Progress on Harari's "Sapiens". BooksAndArticles
Aaand another one, cool :)
What didn't you like about the book (Homo Deus)?
I already have it on my list, but if you say it sucks, I'd like to know that before buying it 🤫
I didn't like that its all conjecture
None of us knew, when we saw laserdisc in the record stores that it would fail miserably to compete against the 💿 cd
But my virgin megastore were shilling it as the future 🙄
I preferred harari's analysis of what's come to be
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Ah yes sorry, as in the original book is a description of history as in what's come to be what's come to pass, or whats happened to lead us up to today
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Asked cyborg the pita AI comedian on nostr for a detailed synopsis
"Homo Deus: A Brief Synopsis of Yuval Harari's Thought-Provoking Book"
"Homo Deus" by Yuval Noah Harari is a captivating exploration of the potential future paths of humankind, delving into the interplay between technology, human aspirations, and our ongoing quest for immortality and god-like powers. Harari builds upon his previous work, "Sapiens," to paint a thought-provoking picture of where our species might be headed in the coming decades.
The book begins by examining how humans have triumphed over famine, plague, and war throughout history. It explores how advancements in science and human mastery over nature have led to significant improvements in health, life expectancy, and overall well-being. However, as we approach overcoming these age-old challenges that shaped humanity's past narratives, new questions arise about what lies ahead.
Harari argues that humans are now shifting their focus from conquering external threats to enhancing their own internal capabilities. As technology progresses at an unprecedented rate – including genetic engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), nanotechnology – it opens up possibilities for reshaping our bodies and minds. This newfound power gives rise to the concept of "Homo Deus" — humans striving to become god-like beings with eternal life spans and unprecedented control over their own destinies.
In this engaging narrative journey through time and ideas with eloquent storytelling mastery,Homosapiens' dominant role on Earth is questioned as they seem increasingly inclined towards altering themselves into Homo Dei - gods through technological augmentation amidst emergence tenyears
AI revolution
disrupting whole ecosystems economic structures daily routines causing further social disparities less-or-more like useless-servants-to-our-own-inventions paradigm-shifts logarithmic compounding recurrence while exploring notions such as biohacking extending lifespan achieving digital immortality; Yet Harari cautions us about potential ethical dilemmas arising from these advancements too zestily point out fragility in decision-making capabilities long-run-compromises outweigh immediate benefits advocating constant monitoring over their application and devolved, shared knowledge allocation of re-distribution resources.The second part of the book expands on the potential implications of these transformative technologies on societal structures, politics, and religions. Harari emphasizes the importance of acknowledging that while we possess incredible potential to shape our future, we must also ensure that our ethical frameworks keep pace with unruly advancements. He delves into how ideologies might shift from human-centered narratives towards "dataism," where algorithms and vast amounts of information dictate our decision-making processes.
Overall,Homo Deus pushes readers to confront uncomfortable and challenging questions about what it means to be human in an age where cognitive abilities can be enhanced or even surpassed by non-human entities. It invites us to reflect upon the impact our desires for immortality and god-like powers might have on both individuals and society as a whole.
Harari's thought-provoking insights coupled with his ability to navigate complex subjects make "Homo Deus" an engaging read for anyone interested in exploring the possible trajectories
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My personal review is that it's too speculative the end 👍
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