Yuval Noah Harari on the Power of Truth in The Age of AI

Next Big Idea Club

Join us for cocktails & conversation with historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of 'Sapiens', Yuval Noah Harari.

Betaworks

Join us for an extraordinary evening of conversation with Yuval Noah Harari, the world-renowned thinker and acclaimed author of Sapiens. This live interview, to be featured on the Next Big Idea podcast, will cover his latest groundbreaking book, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. Exploring the intricate relationships among power, truth, and humanity, Harari will share his singular insights on how the flow of information has shaped our past—and what it means for our future.Following the interview, there will be an intimate Q&A session with members of the audience. Whether you’re curious about the rise of artificial intelligence or the many twists and turns of history, now is your chance to ask Harari your question. In-person attendees will also receive a free copy of Nexus; if you can't make it to NYC, you're invited to join virtually via the livestream. Ticket availability is limited, however—so be sure to secure your spot for an exciting night of ideas, dialogue, and connection. <h3>SCHEDULE</h3>5:30 – 6:30 pm | Doors open, cocktails6:30 – 8:15 pm | Discussion, Q&A8:15 – 9:00 pm | Cocktails <h3>GUEST SPEAKERS</h3>Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and the series Sapiens: A Graphic History and Unstoppable Us. His books have sold over 45 million copies in 65 languages, and he is considered one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals today.Rufus Griscom co-founded Nerve.com, Babble.com, and most recently the Next Big Idea Club. He has discussed artificial intelligence and the history of technology on the Next Big Idea podcast with acclaimed thinkers like Bill Gates, Stuart Russell, Jill Lepore, and Walter Isaacson. <h3>Event Sponsor</h3>Weber Shandwick <a href="https://futures.webershandwick.com/" title="https://futures.webershandwick.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://futures.webershandwick.com/</a>