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Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

@ Rich Roll

The algorithms behind social media platforms prioritize user engagement, often by amplifying negative emotions like hate and fear, which disrupts healthy conversation.

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Our AI Future Is WAY WORSE Than You Think | Yuval Noah Harari

@ Rich Roll

Our AI Future Is WAY WORSE Than You Think | Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

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