The Berggruen Institute's Studio B hosts a discussion between Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Yuval Noah Harari about Harari's new book, "Nexus," focusing on the power of storytelling and its impact on shaping human civilization. They explore how stories create intersubjective realities like money and religion, and how film, television, and social media have transformed information networks and societal structures. The conversation delves into the role of AI in storytelling, its potential dangers, and the ethical considerations of granting rights to AI entities. Harari emphasizes the importance of understanding bureaucratic systems and the need for humans to develop themselves alongside AI advancements, while Gordon-Levitt raises concerns about the personification of AI and the potential for tech companies to exploit human-generated data.
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