Philosophics 
— Philosophical and Political Ramblings

Nexus: Death by Document


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This segment critiques Yuval Noah Harari's Nexus, specifically Chapter 3. The author disagrees with Harari's pro-bureaucracy stance, arguing that Harari selectively highlights positive examples while ignoring negative consequences. The critique focuses on Harari's views on nationalism, modernism, and the role of bureaucracy and AI in society. The author also challenges Harari's use of metaphors, such as comparing "death by tiger" to "death by document," and his apparent bias towards elitism. Ultimately, the post offers a counter-narrative to Harari's perspective, raising concerns about the potential harms of unchecked bureaucracy and the limitations of his analysis.

https://philosophics.blog/2025/01/07/death-by-tiger-death-by-document-reflections-on-nexus-chapter-3/

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Philosophics 
— Philosophical and Political RamblingsBy Bry Willis