When data rules the world

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When data rules the world

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Nov 30, 2016

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John Thornhill talks to author and historian Yuval Noah Harari about his vision of a future when humans are no longer the smartest algorithm on the planet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Nov 30, 2016

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We are in the midst of a digital revolution, where the line between our physical world and cyberspace is blurring. Tech Tonic is the show that investigates the promises and perils of this new technological age. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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