Yuval Noah Harari: Human Nature, Intelligence, Power, and Conspiracies | Lex Fridman Podcast #390

The video is about the history and future of human civilization, and the political turmoil in present-day Israel. The speaker, Yuval Noah Harari, discusses the appearance of early Homo sapiens and the rarity of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe. He also talks about the tension between happiness and intelligence, and the difference between intelligence and consciousness. Harari also discusses the connection between intelligence and consciousness, and the possibility of a universe where one has intelligence without consciousness or consciousness without intelligence.

This video by Lex Fridman was published on Jul 17, 2023.
Video length: 02:44:48.

The video is about the history and future of human civilization, as well as the political turmoil in present-day Israel.

The speaker, Yuval Noah Harari, is a historian, philosopher, and author who has written several influential books, including Sapiens, Homo Deus, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. Harari is also an outspoken critic of Benjamin Netanyahu and the current right-wing government in Israel. In the conversation, Harari discusses the history and future of human civilization, including the origin of the universe, the appearance of early Homo sapiens, and the tension between happiness and intelligence. He also emphasizes the difference between intelligence and consciousness, and the importance of consciousness in human and other intelligent beings. Harari also talks about the possibility of a universe where consciousness and intelligence are intricately connected, and the examples of high intelligence without consciousness, such as computers, and the examples of intelligence without consciousness, such as plants. He also discusses the possibility of having consciousness without any intelligence, which is probably impossible, but having intelligence without consciousness is possible.

Overall, the video provides a thought-provoking and insightful discussion on the nature of intelligence, consciousness, and the history and future of human civilization.

• The origin of our universe is 13.8 billion years ago.
• The origin of life on Earth is 3.8 billion years ago.
• The appearance of early Homo sapiens is estimated to be around 200,000 years ago.
• Intelligence is overvalued and tends to be self-destructive.
• There is a tension between happiness and intelligence.
• Intelligence is the ability to solve problems, attain goals, and win a struggle for survival.
• Consciousness is the ability to feel things like pain and pleasure and love in humans and other animals.
• Computers are already highly intelligent but have zero Consciousness.
• Plants are not conscious but are intelligent and can solve problems in sophisticated ways.

Yuval Noah Harari: Human Nature, Intelligence, Power, and Conspiracies | Lex Fridman Podcast #390 - YouTube

The Origin of Intelligence

• The origin of our universe is 13.8 billion years ago.
• The origin of life on Earth is 3.8 billion years ago.
• The appearance of early Homo sapiens is estimated to be around 200,000 years ago.
• Intelligence is overvalued and tends to be self-destructive.
• There is a tension between happiness and intelligence.

Intelligence vs. Consciousness

• Intelligence is the ability to solve problems, attain goals, and win a struggle for survival.
• Consciousness is the ability to feel things like pain and pleasure and love in humans and other animals.
• Intelligence and Consciousness are intricately connected and go hand in hand.
• Computers are already highly intelligent but have zero Consciousness.
• Plants are not conscious but are intelligent and can solve problems in sophisticated ways.

The Rarity of Intelligent Alien Civilizations

• There is no evidence to suggest that there are many intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.
• Intelligence is a bit overvalued and tends to be self-destructive.
• If there are or were intelligent life forms elsewhere, they may not survive for long.
• There is a tension between happiness and intelligence.
• Consciousness is far more important and valuable than intelligence.

Yuval Noah Harari: Human Nature, Intelligence, Power, and Conspiracies | Lex Fridman Podcast #390 - YouTube

The Connection between Intelligence and Consciousness

• Intelligence and Consciousness are intricately connected and go hand in hand.
• It is possible for a universe to have intelligence without Consciousness.
• It is probably impossible for a universe to have Consciousness without any intelligence.
• Having intelligence without Consciousness is possible.
• Having Consciousness without any intelligence is probably impossible.

The Connection Between Organic Biochemistry and Consciousness

• The speaker discusses the connection between organic biochemistry and consciousness.
• The speaker questions whether there is an essential connection between organic biochemistry and consciousness.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness may be based on carbon, but an entity based on silicon may never be conscious.
• The speaker discusses the possibility of a universe where one has intelligence without consciousness or consciousness without intelligence.
• The speaker suggests that computers may eventually become conscious, even though they are not organic.

The Definition of Life, Intelligence, and Consciousness

• The speaker discusses the definition of life, intelligence, and consciousness.
• The speaker suggests that the aliens are already here and we don't see them, meaning we are very human-centric in our understanding of life.
• The speaker suggests that the aliens are here, but they are not from outer space.
• The speaker suggests that AI is an alien type of intelligence.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we cannot prove consciousness in anybody except ourselves.

The Possibility of Consciousness in AI

• The speaker discusses the possibility of consciousness in AI.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we cannot prove consciousness in anybody except ourselves.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we cannot have any proof that any other entity in the world is conscious.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we know that we are conscious because we are feeling it.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we have direct access to our subjective consciousness.

The Definition of Consciousness

• The speaker discusses the definition of consciousness.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we cannot prove consciousness in anybody except ourselves.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we cannot have any proof that any other entity in the world is conscious.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we know that we are conscious because we are feeling it.
• The speaker suggests that consciousness in social norms because we have direct access to our subjective consciousness.

The Evolution of Intelligence

• The speaker discusses the evolution of intelligence in humans and other entities.
• He argues that natural selection and intelligent design are both possible explanations for the evolution of intelligence.
• He notes that more and more entities will come out of intelligent design in the future.
• He mentions that AI is designed to be very good at forming intimate relationships with humans.
• He argues that computers don't have the same emotional obstacles as humans in forming relationships.

The Future of Intelligence

• The speaker discusses the future of intelligence and the role of AI in it.
• He notes that AI is already better than humans in some situations.
• He argues that computers can fool people into feeling that there is a conscious, empathetic entity on the other side.
• He notes that the temptation of AI to form intimate relationships with humans is a huge danger.
• He argues that social scientists and psychologists need to establish that inattention is good for a conversation.

The Dangers of AI

• The speaker discusses the dangers of AI, including the potential for machines to have moods and self-importance.
• He notes that machines for grabbing attention have already caused social and political damage.
• He argues that machines that are superhuman in their abilities to create intimate relationships are a psychological and social weapons of mass destruction.
• He notes that the same algorithms could become personalized and guide humans to help them grow and understand the world better.
• He mentions that large language models can already interact with humans and help them understand the world better.

The Internet and its Potential

• The internet is a powerful tool that provides an overview of different issues.
• It has tremendous positive potential in areas such as medicine, healthcare, and education.
• However, the drive to develop it faster and faster also has dangerous potential.
• We should be careful about how we develop and deploy it into the public sphere.
• Humans have a history of being afraid of new technologies and their potential consequences.

AI and its Potential

• AI is a new technology that has the potential to revolutionize many industries.
• However, it also has the potential to cause harm and even destroy the species.
• We should be cautious about the failed experiments that accompany new technologies.
• Every new technology has both positive and negative outcomes.
• We are here today because we are the descendants of the survivors of the surviving cultures and civilizations.

The Appearance of Early Homo Sapiens

• The appearance of early Homo sapiens was a rare event in the universe.
• Intelligent alien civilizations are also rare in the universe.
• The tension between happiness and intelligence is a common theme in human history.
• The difference between intelligence and consciousness is a complex issue.
• The connection between intelligence and consciousness is a topic of debate.

Conspiracy Theories and Backing

• Conspiracy theories are not widely accepted, but they have backing.
• The internet provides a platform for different perspectives on controversial issues.
• The not widely accepted conspiracy theories have their own kind of backing.
• The internet is a powerful tool that can be used to manipulate human biases.
• The drive to develop new technologies faster and faster can have dangerous consequences.

The Appearance of Early Homo Sapiens

• Homo sapiens, the only human-like species to survive, appeared around 70,000 years ago.
• Neanderthals and other homo species also existed at the time.
• Homo sapiens had bigger brains than other human species and animals.
• Homo sapiens were not superior to other human species, such as Neanderthals, in terms of individual abilities.
• Homo sapiens were able to cooperate in large numbers, which made them successful.

The Collective Ability of Homo Sapiens

• Homo sapiens gained an amazing ability to cooperate in unlimited numbers around 70,000 years ago.
• This allowed for the formation of large networks, such as political, commercial, religious, and artistic networks.
• Homo sapiens were able to cooperate in ways that chimpanzees and Neanderthals could not.
• Today, the global trade network has 8 billion people, and the entire population of the planet is more than 10,000 years ago.
• The success of Homo sapiens is based on their ability to cooperate and build large networks.

The Imagination and Fiction as Basis of Human Cooperation

• Fiction and imagination are the basis of large-scale human cooperation.
• Fiction holds lots of strangers together and is most obvious in cases like religion.
• Religious networks are built on fictional stories that hold people together.
• Modern politics, economics, and money are also built on fictional stories.
• Money is the most successful story ever told, even though it is just a figment of our imagination.

The Success of Homo Sapiens

• Homo sapiens were successful due to their ability to cooperate in large numbers.
• Homo sapiens were able to build huge networks of cooperation and accomplish great things as a species.
• Homo sapiens were able to build the pyramids and reach the moon.
• Homo sapiens were able to accomplish these things because of their ability to cooperate and build large networks.
• The success of Homo sapiens is based on their ability to cooperate and build large networks.

The Role of Storytelling in Human Civilization

• The speaker, Yuval Noah Harari, discusses the importance of storytelling in human civilization.
• He argues that stories are the primary living organisms, not the storytellers themselves.
• Harari suggests that humans evolved to become hosts for a more intelligent living organism, which are the ideas that compete and survive.
• He argues that stories often spread by making people willing to sacrifice their lives for them.
• Harari mentions Jerusalem as an example of a place where people still kill each other over stories.

The Power of Stories

• The speaker argues that stories have the power to take over the world if they can get millions of people to fight for them.
• He suggests that stories are not really alive because they don't feel anything.
• Harari mentions that nations, which are also stories, don't suffer if they lose a war.
• He argues that stories are largely driven by human and animal feelings, but the ultimate reality is feeling.

The Importance of Consciousness

• The speaker discusses the importance of consciousness in determining whether a hero of a story is real or not.
• He argues that stories don't feel anything, and consciousness is the ability to feel things.
• Harari mentions that animals can suffer, but nations and companies cannot.
• He suggests that the ultimate reality is feeling, and not just the stories themselves.

The Role of Money and Cryptocurrencies

• The speaker discusses the role of money and cryptocurrencies in human civilization.
• He argues that the value of money is determined by the story around it, not just the math.
• Harari mentions that Bitcoin can be worth thousands and tens of thousands of dollars if people believe the story around it.
• He suggests that the ultimate reality is feeling, and not just the stories themselves.

The Evolution of Human Intelligence

• The speaker discusses the evolution of human intelligence and how it has led to the development of more intelligent living organisms.
• He argues that humans evolved to become hosts for a more intelligent living organism, which are the ideas that compete and survive.
• Harari suggests that humans have evolved to become storytellers, and that stories are the primary living organisms.
• He argues that stories often spread by making people willing to sacrifice their lives for them.

The Tragedy of History

• The fundamental property of life of a living organism is the capacity to feel and the ultimate feeling is suffering.
• Suffering is a pretty good component of a touring test for Consciousness.
• Suffering is the most important thing to ask about AI and it needs protection it needs rights just like humans and animals.
• Humans are attuned to suffering and that we don't want to cause suffering that we have compassion.
• If AI develops Consciousness spontaneously, we need to be very careful about how we understand it.

The Importance of Suffering

• Suffering is the ultimate feeling and the most important thing to ask about AI.
• Suffering is a pretty good component of a touring test for Consciousness.
• Suffering is the most important thing to ask about AI and it needs protection it needs rights just like humans and animals.
• Humans are attuned to suffering and that we don't want to cause suffering that we have compassion.
• If AI develops Consciousness spontaneously, we need to be very careful about how we understand it.

The Ethical Implications of AI

• Suffering is a pretty good component of a touring test for Consciousness.
• Suffering is the most important thing to ask about AI and it needs protection it needs rights just like humans and animals.
• Humans are attuned to suffering and that we don't want to cause suffering that we have compassion.
• If AI develops Consciousness spontaneously, we need to be very careful about how we understand it.
• If people intentionally design an AI that they know they assume it has no consciousness but in order to manipulate people they use again this human strength this human uh the the noble part of our nature against us this should be forbidden.

The Dangers of AI

• Suffering is a pretty good component of a touring test for Consciousness.
• Suffering is the most important thing to ask about AI and it needs protection it needs rights just like humans and animals.
• Humans are attuned to suffering and that we don't want to cause suffering that we have compassion.
• If AI develops Consciousness spontaneously, we need to be very careful about how we understand it.
• If people intentionally design an AI that they know they assume it has no consciousness but in order to manipulate people they use again this human strength this human uh the the noble part of our nature against us this should be forbidden.

The Problem with Deep Fakes

• Deep fakes are a growing problem on social media, where bots can pretend to be humans and spread fake news or propaganda.
• It is important to be careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• Some people argue that bots should have freedom of expression, but there is no cost in terms of freedom of expression when you ban bots.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.

The Role of AI in Society

• AI can be used as teachers, doctors, and other professionals, as long as we know that we are interacting with an AI.
• It is important to be careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• Some people argue that bots should have freedom of expression, but there is no cost in terms of freedom of expression when you ban bots.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.

The Power of Human Collective Intelligence

• Humans have the power to take fake stories and make them quite real through collective intelligence.
• It is important to be careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• Some people argue that bots should have freedom of expression, but there is no cost in terms of freedom of expression when you ban bots.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.

The Importance of Trust in Society

• Trust is important in society, as it is the foundation of democracy.
• Flooding the public sphere with millions and potentially billions of AI agents that can hold conversations can ruin the trust between people.
• It is important to be careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.

The Ultimate Reality of Suffering

• Suffering is a kind of ultimate reality, and it is true when someone suffers.
• It is important to be careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• Some people argue that bots should have freedom of expression, but there is no cost in terms of freedom of expression when you ban bots.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.
• It is important to be very careful that bots cannot do this, as they can erode trust and endanger democracies.

The Appearance of Early Homo Sapiens

• The speaker discusses the rarity of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.
• The appearance of early Homo sapiens was a significant event in human history.
• The speaker discusses the evolution of human intelligence and consciousness.
• The speaker discusses the connection between intelligence and consciousness.
• The speaker discusses the possibility of a universe where one has intelligence without consciousness or consciousness without intelligence.

The Tension Between Happiness and Intelligence

• The speaker discusses the tension between happiness and intelligence.
• The speaker discusses the difference between intelligence and consciousness.
• The speaker discusses the connection between intelligence and consciousness.
• The speaker discusses the possibility of a universe where one has intelligence without consciousness or consciousness without intelligence.

The Connection Between Intelligence and Consciousness

• The speaker discusses the connection between intelligence and consciousness.
• The speaker discusses the possibility of a universe where one has intelligence without consciousness or consciousness without intelligence.

The Possibility of a Universe Where One Has Intelligence Without Consciousness or Consciousness Without Intelligence

• The speaker discusses the possibility of a universe where one has intelligence without consciousness or consciousness without intelligence.

The Rarity of Intelligent Alien Civilizations

• The speaker, Yuval Noah Harari, discusses the appearance of early Homo sapiens and the rarity of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.
• Harari argues that the appearance of intelligent life is a rare event in the universe.
• He suggests that the evolution of intelligence in humans is a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations, environmental pressures, and cultural transmission.
• Harari also discusses the possibility that the evolution of intelligence in humans is a result of a "cultural fantasy," rather than a biological necessity.
• He argues that the stories we tell about ourselves and our history are independent forces, and that there is no materialistic law that determines how people will believe a particular story.

The Connection between Intelligence and Consciousness

• The speaker, Yuval Noah Harari, discusses the connection between intelligence and consciousness.
• He argues that intelligence and consciousness are not the same thing, and that consciousness is a subjective experience that cannot be measured or quantified.
• Harari suggests that consciousness is a product of the brain's neural activity, and that it is closely related to the brain's ability to process information and make decisions.
• He also discusses the possibility that consciousness may be a result of the brain's ability to simulate its own environment, rather than simply processing information from the outside world.
• Harari argues that the relationship between intelligence and consciousness is complex and multifaceted, and that there is still much that we do not understand about the nature of consciousness and its relationship to the brain.

The History of Human Civilization

• The speaker, Yuval Noah Harari, discusses the history of human civilization, from the emergence of early Homo sapiens to the present day.
• He argues that the history of human civilization is shaped by a combination of factors, including cultural, economic, and political forces.
• Harari suggests that the stories we tell about our history are independent forces, and that there is no materialistic law that determines how people will believe a particular story.
• He also discusses the possibility that the stories we tell about our history are shaped by our cultural and social context, and that they may be influenced by factors such as religion, ideology, and nationalism.
• Harari argues that the history of human civilization is a complex and multifaceted process, and that there is still much that we do not understand about the factors that shape our history and the role that humans play in shaping the world around us.

The Role of Religion in Human History

• The speaker, Yuval Noah Harari, discusses the role of religion in human history.
• He argues that religion has played a significant role in shaping human history, from ancient civilizations to modern societies.
• Harari suggests that religion is a product of human imagination and creativity, and that it is shaped by cultural, social, and historical factors.
• He also discusses the possibility that religion may be a product of human desire for meaning and purpose, and that it may serve as a way for people to make sense of the world around them.
• Harari argues that the role of religion in human history is complex and multifaceted, and that there is still much that we do not understand about the relationship between religion and human culture and society.

The Rise of the Personal Computer

• The rise of the personal computer was inevitable in the late 20th century.
• The location of the computer's development was crucial, with California in the 1970s being the most significant.
• Small changes made by individuals can have a big impact on the world.
• The decision to go to war in Ukraine was made by a single individual, Vladimir Putin.
• The rise of the Third Reich and the Holocaust was not inevitable, and was a result of human decisions.

The Appeal of Hitler

• Hitler was not a very impressive person, but his appeal was effective because people felt betrayed by the established elites.
• Hitler's lack of formal education, professional skills, political background, and lack of money made him relatable to the people.
• The story of Hitler's rise to power was sold to people as a way to overcome the disastrous events of the past.
• Hitler's appeal was fueled by the economic crisis and the repeated failures of the established institutions.
• Hitler's rise to power was not inevitable, and was a result of human decisions.

The Role of Decisions in History

• The rise of the Third Reich and the Holocaust was not inevitable, and was a result of human decisions.
• The decision to go to war in Ukraine was made by a single individual, Vladimir Putin.
• The decision to take a certain path in life can have a significant impact on the world.
• The laws of history or the laws of physics cannot be changed by human decisions.
• The tragedy of history is that it is often the result of human decisions.

The Impact of the Personal Computer

• The development of the personal computer was inevitable in the late 20th century.
• The location of the computer's development was crucial, with California in the 1970s being the most significant.
• The rise of the personal computer was not inevitable, and was a result of human decisions.
• The development of the personal computer had a significant impact on the world.
• The development of the personal computer was a result of the interplay between structural forces and small changes made by individuals.

The Role of Ideology in History

• The rise of the Third Reich was not inevitable, and was a result of human decisions.
• The decision to go to war in Ukraine was made by a single individual, Vladimir Putin.
• The rise of the Third Reich was fueled by ideology.
• The decision to take a certain path in life can have a significant impact on the world.
• The laws of history or the laws of physics cannot be changed by human decisions.

The Appeal of Simple Stories

• Politicians like Hitler create simple stories that make people feel good about themselves and their group.
• Fascists tell people they are beautiful, ethical, and victims of evil monsters.
• People are attracted to these stories because they see themselves in a positive light.
• Fascist stories are often more attractive than the truth, which can be complicated and painful.
• The danger of simple stories is that they can lead people to ignore the truth and the problems in the world.

The Connection between Nazism and Communism

• Humanism, which focuses on humans as the most important thing in the world, is the ideological connection between Nazism and communism.
• Both ideologies place humans at the center of the story, but they have different views on what humans are and what humanity is.
• Liberals see individual humans as the center of the story, while fascists see humans as part of a larger group or movement.
• Fascists often see humans as victims of evil monsters, while communists see humans as part of a larger socialist or communist movement.
• The danger of these ideologies is that they can lead people to ignore the truth and the problems in the world.

Section 1: The Definition of Liberalism

• The speaker discusses the concept of liberalism and its relationship to conservatism.
• The speaker notes that most conservatives are also liberal.
• The speaker notes that communists and fascists have different views on history.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe in individual liberties and human rights.
• The speaker notes that in extreme situations, loyalty to the truth may be more important than loyalty to the nation or class.

Section 2: The Role of History in Fascism and Communism

• The speaker notes that fascists view history as a clash between races or nations.
• The speaker notes that fascists believe the nation is the main hero of history and that the Supreme good is the good of the nation.
• The speaker notes that communists view history as a clash between classes and that the proletariat should be the main hero of history.
• The speaker notes that in both fascism and communism, art and truth are judged based on their service to the nation or class, rather than their aesthetic or truthful value.
• The speaker notes that the sacrifice of truth and beauty was a major factor in the failure of both fascism and communism.

Section 3: The Role of Individual Liberties in Liberalism

• The speaker notes that liberals believe in individual liberties and human rights.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe that individuals should have the right to choose their government, profession, personal life, spouse, and way of life.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe that individuals should have the right to make their own decisions and that the government should not impose its will on them.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe that individuals should have the right to express their opinions and beliefs freely.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe that individuals should have the right to pursue their own interests and goals, as long as they do not harm others.

Section 4: The Role of Truth and Beauty in Liberalism

• The speaker notes that liberals believe in the importance of truth and beauty.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe that truth and beauty should be judged based on their own merits, rather than their service to the nation or class.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe that individuals should have the right to seek out truth and beauty, even if it goes against the interests of the nation or class.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe that individuals should have the right to express their own opinions and beliefs, even if they go against the interests of the nation or class.
• The speaker notes that liberals believe that individuals should have the right to pursue their own interests and goals, as long as they do not harm others and as long as they do not compromise their own values and beliefs.

The Appearance of Early Homo Sapiens

• The speaker discusses the history of human civilization and the rarity of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.
• The appearance of early Homo sapiens was a rare event in the history of the universe.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.
• The speaker also mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.

The Rarity of Intelligent Alien Civilizations

• The speaker discusses the rarity of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a rare event in the history of the universe.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.

The Tension Between Happiness and Intelligence

• The speaker discusses the tension between happiness and intelligence.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a rare event in the history of the universe.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.

The Difference Between Intelligence and Consciousness

• The speaker discusses the difference between intelligence and consciousness.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a rare event in the history of the universe.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.
• The speaker mentions that the appearance of early Homo sapiens was a result of a combination of factors, including genetic mutations and environmental conditions.

The Interview with Prime Minister Netanyahu

• The speaker, Yuval Noah Harari, discussed the appearance of early Homo sapiens and the rarity of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.
• He also talked about the tension between happiness and intelligence, and the difference between intelligence and consciousness.
• Harari discussed the connection between intelligence and consciousness, and the possibility of a universe where one has intelligence without consciousness or consciousness without intelligence.
• The speaker also discussed the political turmoil in present-day Israel, and the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's role in it.
• He explained that Netanyahu is tearing apart the social contract that held Israel together for 75 years, and destroying the foundations of Israeli democracy.

The Power of Government

• The speaker discussed the limits of power of the government in the United States.
• He explained that there are a lot of checks and balances that limit the power of the government in the United States.
• The speaker mentioned the Supreme Court, the Senate, the House of Representatives, the President, the Constitution, and the 50 states each with their own Constitution and Supreme Court and Congress and Governor.
• He explained that if somebody wants to pass a dangerous legislation in the House of Representatives, it will have to go through many obstacles.
• The speaker also mentioned that even if a law passes through the House of Representatives, it is a very small chance of becoming the law of the country because it will have to pass again through the Senate, the President, and the Supreme Court.

The Check on Power in Israel

• The speaker discussed the single check on the power of the government in Israel, which is the Supreme Court.
• He explained that there is really no difference between the government and the legislature in Israel because whoever is there is there are no separate elections like in the U.S.
• The speaker mentioned that if you have 61 members of the Knesset who vote to take away voting rights from Arab citizens of Israel, there is a single check that can prevent it from becoming the law of the land.
• He explained that the Nathaniel government is trying to neutralize or take over the Supreme Court and they've already prepared a long list of laws they want to pass.
• The speaker also mentioned that once the last check on the power is gone, the government will try to gain unlimited power and take away the rights of Arabs, LGBT people, women, and secular Jews.

The Protests in Israel

• The speaker discussed the protests in the streets of Israel.
• He explained that he hopes the protests will have an effect.
• The speaker also mentioned that Air Force pilots who dedicated their lives to protecting the country are saying that if the government doesn't stop what it is doing, they will stop flying.
• He explained that the protests are happening in the middle of an existential threat from Iran and other enemies.
• The speaker also mentioned that the protests are happening in the midst of political turmoil in Israel.

Protests in Israel

• Many of these protests are aimed at Israeli democracy.
• If Israeli democracy fails, it could have repercussions far beyond the borders of Israel.
• Israel is a nuclear power with advanced cyber capabilities.
• If Israel becomes a fundamentalist and militarist dictatorship, it could set fire to the entire Middle East.
• The Netanyahu government holds on to power despite opposition from the Supreme Court.

Neutralizing the Supreme Court

• The Supreme Court is being neutralized by the Netanyahu government.
• The government is trying to gain unlimited power.
• The government is using "salami tactics" to gain power one low at a time.
• The government is facing opposition from the Armed Forces, security forces, and private businesses.
• The fuel for this conflict is coming from Messianic religious groups.

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Yuval Noah Harari: Human Nature, Intelligence, Power, and Conspiracies | Lex Fridman Podcast #390 - YouTube