Critique on Yuval Harari: AI will destroy the postmodern elite class
kevinnbass · x · 2026-08-15
The author offers a unique perspective on Yuval Harari's views on AI. Arguing that Harari represents the "high priest" of the postmodern professional-managerial class, the author claims AI will hollow out this class and concentrate power among high-conviction builders, thereby destroying Harari's entire project.
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