AI & the Future of Storytelling: Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Yuval Noah Harari in Conversation

Watch Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitrecord) actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur, in conversation with Yuval Noah Harari, historian, philosopher and the author of 'Sapiens' and the new book 'Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI'. Together, they explore our current information revolution, delving into topics that range from AI’s potential to redefine creativity and democracy, to AI rights and Hollywood's role in shaping future narratives. This event was part of an ongoing series by Berggruen Institute's Studio B (@Berggrueninst) pairing technologists and creatives in conversations that explore transformative technologies and the role of storytelling in shaping future imaginations. Filmed in Los Angeles on September 27, 2024. 00:00 - Introduction 05:31 - Storytelling makes us human 10:27 - Democracy vs dictatorship in the AI age 13:56 - Objective, subjective & intersubjective realities 19:43 - A brief history of democracy 24:23 - Pros & cons of social media