Categories: The Untold Truth

The Rise of the ‘Unnecessary Class’: Harari’s Dystopian Vision of a Future Dominated by AI and Elite Power

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has expressed worries about the potential rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its influence on a particular group of people identified as “unnecessary” and “ineffective.” Yuval Noah Harari, a leading advisor at WEF, has issued a warning, imagining the development of what he discribes as “the unnecessary class.”

Harari’s concerns about the rise of AI triggering a new era of inequality have sparked conversations about potential remedies. In his 2015 book “Homo Deus,” he proposes that the happiness of this emerging “useless class” could be maintained through various means, such as drugs and digital entertainment.

This perspective has drawn criticism from figures like Dr. John Lennox, an Oxford MAthematician, who expressed worry about the impact of Harari’s dystopian ideas. Lennox particularly highlighted two focal points in Harari’s agenda: tackling technological hurdles tied to human mortality and enhancing human happiness, ultimately aiming to transform humans into a species he refers to as “Homo Deus”– a god-like elevation.

Harari’s hypotheses yield two contrasting consequences: one possibility is the emergence of a sizable group of people deemed unnecessary, while the alternative prospect is a society stratified into seperate biological strata, with the wealthy achieving virtual divinity and the poor relegated to insignificance.

The idea that a certain group of people are considered a liability by the powerful and wealthy has sparked discussions about the need for proactive solutions to address this supposed problem.

In an interview with Turkish broadcaster TRT’s The Newsmakers, Harari outlined the primary challenges facing humanity in the 21st century: the specter of nuclear conflict, climate change, and the perils associated with disruptive technologies, particularly bioengineering and AI.

Harari emphasized the transformative power of these technologies, likening the elite’s acquisition of abilities to create and destroy to the ancient depictions of divine powers shaping life.

Harari proposed a change in the economy of the 21st century, where the primary focus would shift from physical goods to human resources, such as bodies, intellect, and cognitive abilities. He noted the increasing trend of modifying and improving life, which would elevate the elite to a position akin to deities, with the ability to create and control life itself.

SHARE this Post with a Friend!

Chris Wick

Recent Posts

Is Canada Ignoring the Food Poisoning Crisis That Could Make You Seriously Sick?

Millions of Canadians get sick from foodborne illnesses each year—and with government tracking programs weakened,…

16 hours ago

Is Canada’s Former Prime Minister Dating Katy Perry? The Secret Romance the World Didn’t See Coming

When pop music royalty meets political power, the world pays attention. And now, whispers of…

16 hours ago

Central Bank Digital Currencies: Are We Trading Freedom for Convenience?

Imagine a world where every dollar, euro, or yen you spend is tracked, recorded, and…

2 days ago

Could You Survive the Coming AI Apocalypse? A Crisis Expert Spills the Terrifying Truth

What if the next big threat wasn’t climate change, not nuclear war—but the rise of…

3 days ago

Are Canadians Paying Too Much for “Free” Healthcare?

Canada prides itself on offering universal healthcare, but a shocking new report suggests the true…

3 days ago

Could a Retired Canadian Banker Really Be a Murderer? The Shocking Online Mistake That Spread Like Wildfire

It only takes one post, one mistaken identity, to turn an ordinary life upside down.…

6 days ago

This website uses cookies.