Yuval Noah Harari and the World Economic Forum: A Critical View of His Vision for Humanity

 Yuval Noah Harari, an Israeli historian and philosopher, has become a lightning rod for controversy due to his provocative ideas and prominent role in the World Economic Forum (WEF). Renowned for bestselling books like Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (2011), Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow (2016), 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018), and Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI (2024), Harari explores the trajectory of human history and the transformative potential of technology. His influence extends beyond academia through his WEF engagements, where he is listed as an "Agenda Contributor" and has delivered keynote speeches at events like Davos in 2018 and 2020. However, his visions of transhumanism, modern eugenics, a "useless class," the erosion of free will, and centralized global governance have sparked alarm among critics, particularly on platforms like X, who view him as a key figure in a dystopian agenda. This article examines Harari’s ideas and WEF role through a critical lens, highlighting fears that his work promotes a future of elite control and diminished human autonomy as of July 20, 2025.

Harari’s Background and Global InfluenceBorn in 1976 in Kiryat Ata, Israel, Harari is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with a PhD from the University of Oxford (2002). His books, translated into over 60 languages and selling over 40 million copies, blend history, science, and philosophy to address humanity’s past, present, and future. Through his organization Sapienship, Harari advocates for global responsibility, but his association with the WEF has drawn intense scrutiny. As an Agenda Contributor, he has engaged with world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, positioning him as a thought leader in global policy circles.Critics argue that Harari’s WEF role, including speeches at high-profile events, suggests he is shaping a technocratic world order. Some online narratives describe him as a "chief advisor" to WEF founder Klaus Schwab, alleging he influences policies that prioritize elite interests over individual sovereignty. The WEF’s mission of fostering public-private cooperation is seen by detractors as a facade for consolidating power, with Harari providing the intellectual framework for a future where technology and governance converge to control populations.Transhumanism: A Step Toward Elite Domination?Harari’s concept of transhumanism envisions humans transcending biological limits through biotechnology, AI, and genetic engineering, potentially leading to the end of Homo sapiens as we know them. He has stated, “I think that Homo sapiens as we know them will probably disappear within a century or so, not destroyed by killer robots or things like that, but changed and upgraded with biotechnology and artificial intelligence into something else, into something different” (The Guardian, 2017). He further elaborates, “Once you really solve a problem like direct brain-computer interface… that’s the end of biology, as we know it” (Substack post).For critics, this vision signals a dangerous shift toward a transhumanist elite, where only the wealthy access enhancements like cognitive upgrades or extended lifespans. Online sources, such as an article from Evolution News and Science Today (2022), label transhumanism as “pure eugenics,” with Harari as a key proponent, suggesting his ideas pave the way for a divided society. His claim that aging is a “technical problem” is interpreted as endorsing a future where the elite achieve immortality while the masses remain mortal, as he notes, “the poor people continue to die, but the rich people… get an exemption from death” (Substack post). This fuels fears that Harari’s WEF platform promotes policies favoring a technologically enhanced ruling class.Eugenics: A Modern Threat in Crisis?Harari’s discussions on genetic engineering amplify these concerns. In Homo Deus, he writes, “If genetic engineering can create genius mice, why not genius humans?” He also suggests that crises, such as ecological degradation, could drive societies to adopt “high-risk, high-gain technologies” like genetic modification (The Guardian, 2017). While presented as a warning, critics view these statements as endorsing modern eugenics, where governments or corporations manipulate human biology to serve elite agendas. A Mind Matters article (2022) argues that Harari’s focus on genetic enhancement aligns with eugenic principles, potentially creating a caste system of enhanced versus unenhanced individuals.Online narratives tie this to the WEF’s broader agenda, suggesting Harari’s ideas normalize genetic interventions under the guise of addressing global challenges. His speculation about crisis-driven genetic engineering is seen as a pretext for authoritarian measures, where elites could justify altering humanity’s genetic makeup, reinforcing fears of a WEF-orchestrated plan to control populations through biotechnology.The “Useless Class”: A Plan to Marginalize the Masses?Harari’s concept of the “useless class” is among his most contentious ideas, warning of a future where automation renders millions economically and socially obsolete. He states, “I think that the biggest question in maybe in economics and politics of the coming decades will be what to do with all these useless people” (Substack post). He elaborates, “The problem is more boredom and what to do with them, and how will they find some sense of meaning in life when they are basically meaningless and worthless?” His proposed solutions, like “a combination of drugs and computer games,” are seen as dystopian, suggesting a strategy to pacify populations (Substack post).Critics argue this reveals a WEF-backed plan to marginalize the majority while empowering a tech-savvy elite. Harari’s reference to Japan, where “people have relationships with virtual spouses and… just live through computers,” is cited as evidence of a deliberate effort to distract the masses, preventing resistance to elite control (Substack post). Online sources claim this aligns with WEF initiatives like the Great Reset, which critics view as a scheme to reshape society into a digital economy where the “useless class” is managed rather than empowered, reinforcing a hierarchical world order.Free Will and Command-Driven GovernmentsHarari’s views on free will, particularly his claim that “Humans are now hackable animals” (21 Lessons for the 21st Century, 2018), are central to fears of controlled governance. An unverified quote, “The era of free will is over,” has been widely circulated, though fact-checks clarify it lacks direct attribution (Reuters, 2023). Critics interpret his warnings about AI’s ability to manipulate behavior as endorsing surveillance states, where governments or corporations use data to control populations. His 2020 Davos speech, warning that AI could enable “the worst totalitarian regime in human history,” is seen not as a caution but as a blueprint for technocratic governance (World Economic Forum, 2020).His calls for global cooperation, as in 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, are viewed as advocating for a one-world government, with the WEF as its orchestrator. Posts on X label him a “mouthpiece of the technocratic elite,” accusing him of promoting a future where “free will is gone, humans are hackable, and history is shaped by code”

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, July 2025). These claims often exaggerate his warnings, but they resonate with fears of centralized power in an AI-driven world, with Harari’s WEF role seen as amplifying this agenda.Public Perception and Polarized ReactionsHarari’s ideas provoke intense reactions on platforms like X, where he is both praised as a visionary and vilified as a globalist conspirator. Posts from July 2025 describe him as a “Jewish philosopher” pushing a “dangerous agenda,” with some using anti-Semitic tropes to discredit him.

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). Others call his WEF role proof of his influence over global policies, alleging he shapes leaders’ minds to accept transhumanist and technocratic futures

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). These reactions reflect broader skepticism of global institutions, amplified by Harari’s provocative statements and high-profile platform.

ConclusionYuval Noah Harari’s role as a WEF Agenda Contributor and his ideas on transhumanism, eugenics, the “useless class,” free will, and global governance have made him a focal point for critics who fear a dystopian future. His visions of a technologically enhanced humanity, crisis-driven genetic engineering, and an obsolete underclass are seen as endorsing elite control, while his WEF platform amplifies suspicions of a centralized, command-driven world order. Though Harari frames his work as cautionary, his speculative predictions and global influence fuel narratives of a technocratic agenda, positioning him as a polarizing figure in the debate over humanity’s future.
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