Bitcoin Is Form of Art: Yuval Noah Harari

As a seasoned crypto investor with a background in history and philosophy, I find Yuval Noah Harari’s perspectives on AI and Bitcoin particularly intriguing. Having read his works like “Sapience,” I can attest to his intellectual depth and unique insights into societal trends.


Renowned Israeli historian, philosopher, and multiple bestselling author, Yuval Noah Harari, has expressed his thoughts on artificial intelligence, as well as offering insights into Bitcoin and various financial instruments. Interestingly, he has now praised Bitcoin, comparing it to art – a shift in perspective from his previous critique several months ago.

The famous intellectual also made a stunning AI prediction, suggesting his own interpretation of this famous abbreviation.

“Bitcoin is an art form,” and AI stands for “alien intelligence”

In a recent interview, Yuval Noah Harari discussed rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital currency like Bitcoin, and financial instruments. Particularly, he expressed thoughts on creativity, suggesting that AI could potentially transform this field and drastically alter the realm of finance.

Harari proposes a shift in the understanding of AI, suggesting it should stand for “advanced intelligence” or even “alien intelligence.” He argues that AI is not artificial in nature, but rather self-developing. The philosopher emphasizes that AI has the potential to generate novel forms of creativity, making it a significant disruptor across numerous fields.

When an artificial intelligence system starts thinking and creating in ways that differ significantly from human thought processes, it can be considered as ‘Artificial General Intelligence’ (AGI), which has the potential to revolutionize numerous areas. Explore more about AGI and its implications at #AI #ArtificialGeneralIntelligence.

— Yuval Noah Harari (@harari_yuval) August 19, 2024

According to Harari, just as these financial tools like bonds, currency, and Bitcoin can be seen as a form of art due to their inventors’ exceptional creativity, he predicts that advanced AI in the future could develop entirely novel financial instruments that humans might never have conceived. In other words, he suggests that AI may one day exhibit the same level of imaginative and artistic flair in the realm of finance that human innovators have demonstrated.

Harari’s earlier Bitcoin critique

As someone who has witnessed the rise and fall of various financial systems over the years, I must admit that I was initially intrigued by Bitcoin when Yuval Noah Harari compared it to art. However, after careful consideration, I find myself in agreement with his assessment that Bitcoin is essentially a “currency of distrust.”

The intellectual pointed out that this is “an alarming development” since money was invented with a goal of creating trust between strangers.

“I understand the causes for this distrust, but it is an alarming development,” Harari pointed out.

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2024-08-20 15:11