Can our species survive the rapid rise of its own intelligence?

Ideas & Philosophy · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Writer Jeanette Winterson examines the philosophical implications of our advancing capabilities. This video explores whether humanity possesses the necessary wisdom to navigate a future where human and machine intelligence merge into a new form of 'alternative intelligence'.

Jeanette Winterson explores the profound question of whether humanity is smart enough to survive the consequences of its own increasing intelligence. She envisions a future where human and machine intellects merge, resulting in what she terms 'alternative intelligence'.

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