But how can I be careful with something which is out of my control? If we're not careful, the epidemic might mark a watershed in the history of surveillance. We face, as you've said, the choice between totalitarian surveillance and citizen empowerment. If we do that, I have no doubt that we can easily overcome this crisis. And that we develop our ability to discern the truth and not believe all these conspiracy theories. I'm afraid that people are reacting to this crisis not with global solidarity, but with hatred, blaming other countries, blaming ethnic and religious minorities.īut I hope that we will be able to develop our compassion, and not our hatred, to react with global solidarity, which will develop our generosity to help people in need. The really big problem is our own inner demons, our own hatred, greed and ignorance. Humanity has all the scientific knowledge and technological tools to overcome the virus. Yuval Noah Harari: I think the biggest danger is not the virus itself. What concerns you most about how the world is changing ? DW: Professor Harari, we're in the midst of a global pandemic.
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