Yuval Noah Harari
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Historian and bestselling author of 'Sapiens', 'Homo Deus', '21 Lessons for the 21st Century', 'Sapiens: A Graphic History', 'Unstoppable Us', and 'NEXUS'.
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If somebody tries to convince you of a conspiracy theory about the origin and spread of coronavirus, ask them to first explain what a virus is, and how it causes disease. If they don’t have a clue, don’t trust their theory. A PhD isn’t a must – but basic biology is.
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The danger is that if we invest too much in developing Al and too little in developing human consciousness, the very sophisticated artificial intelligence of computers might only serve to empower the natural stupidity of humans.
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This is a day of pain. The cruel ambition of one person inflicts terror and violence on tens of millions, and pushes the whole of humanity towards disaster. We are right on the edge of the abyss.
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The first coronavirus dictatorship
Netanyahu lost the elections. So under pretext of fighting corona, he has closed the Israeli parliament, ordered people to stay in their homes, and is issuing whatever emergency decrees he wishes. This is called a dictatorship.
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In history, context is everything. Had I heard Biden's victory speech 4 years ago, I might have found it rather cliched. But after the last four troubled years, it actually brought tears to my eyes.
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Deeply concerned by the inadequate response to the targeting of Israeli civilians by Hamas - a disturbing trend in the global left's political culture. On the statement signed by tens of Israel-based academics & activists committed to peace & human rights:
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The terrorists went from house to house, systematically murdering families, killing parents in front of their children and taking hostages, even babies and grandmothers. How did the state of Israel go missing in action?
Full piece on
@PostOpinions
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First, if you want reliable information, pay good money for it. If you get your news for free, you might well be the product.
The second rule of thumb is that if some issue seems exceptionally important to you, make the effort to read the relevant peer-reviewed literature.
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He renounced more power than any other person in history, and by doing that he saved more people than any other person in history.
#MikhailGorbachev
#Gorbachev
#Coldwar
#SovietUnion
#History
#Politics
#Gorbatschow
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No country can overcome the coronavirus crisis by itself. We need a global plan. So far, world leaders have not even discussed such a plan. What are they waiting for?
And what might such a plan look like?
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In the spirit of global solidarity, my spouse Itzik Yahav, myself and our social impact company Sapienship are donating 1 Million NIS (310,000 USD) to UNICEF, to help the children of Ukraine cope with this terrible and senseless war. The money will be used to...
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During times of conflict and suffering, we can only hope that outsiders who are not immediately affected will nurture seeds of peace. The job of intellectuals, artists and scholars is to try and go deeper. To try and see the complexity of reality, especially in today's climate of…
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Today I had the pleasure of hosting
@lexfridman
at
#sapienship
HQ, for an extensive conversation on a wide range of big topics. Stay tuned for his podcast episode very soon.
#longformcontent
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Putin’s defenders say he felt threatened. Really? Name the country that was preparing to invade Russia in 2022.
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Right now the minds of Israelis & Palestinians are filled with their own pain: no space left to even acknowledge the pain of the other side. But outsiders should make an effort to empathize with all suffering humans & help maintain a space for peace.
@TIME
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To defeat epidemics we need to trust science and countries need to trust each other. Irresponsible politicians undermined this trust. We need to regain it. You can’t defeat a pandemic with propaganda and isolation. The real antidote is scientific knowledge and global cooperation.
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If you want to preserve democracy, vote for politicians who respect the institutions that investigate and publish the truth. Vote for a party that tells people that they have the right to elect whatever government they like, but they cannot elect whatever truth they like.
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Every peace treaty in history was based on compromise, not absolute justice. Justice is essential, but the pursuit of absolute justice can lead you to perpetuate conflict indefinitely, never reaching peace. Full
@piersmorgan
interview for
@PiersUncensored
:
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Many of the greatest crimes in history were caused not by hatred, but rather by indifference. They were caused by people who could have done something, but did not even bother lifting a finger. So don’t wait. Get out there. Go and vote.
#EUelections2019
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Don’t be intellectually lazy, don’t be emotionally lazy, don’t see just part of this terrible reality.
The full interview with
@zeitonline
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לא די בעצירת החקיקה. נתניהו סכנה למדינה. הוא חייב ללכת.
@netanyahu
has lost it. He's got to go.
@N12News
@WallaNews
@newsisrael13
@GLZRadio
@kann_news
@YediotAhronot
@Haaretz
@ynetnews
@BenCaspit
@chaimlevinson
@Nadav_Eyal
@alufbenn
@noa_landau
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Israel is livid with pain, fear and anger. Many of the forces in the region are currently led by irresponsible religious fanatics. External forces must intervene to de-escalate the conflict.
Full piece on
@guardianopinion
:
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"For the first time, we've invented something that takes power away from us", says the Israeli historian and author of Sapiens.
Read the full article at:
#telegraph
#thetelegraph
#interview
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I'm deeply saddened by events in my home region & the suffering inflicted on many innocent people. This violence is no natural disaster or spontaneous outburst. Hatred needs to be sown & watered for years, & large-scale violence is always the result of calculated human decisions.
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Humanity's battle with Covid-19 has so far been a scientific triumph coupled with a political fiasco. A year into the pandemic, we still don't have any global leadership or global action plan. Hopefully, in 2021 our politics will finally catch up with our science. Happy New Year.
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Here are 11 books I enjoyed reading in 2023. The first is 20 years old, the last is not out yet (in English), and all are recommended:
* 'Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar' by Simon Sebag Montefiore (2003)
* 'Data Feminism' by Catherine D'Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein (2020)
*…
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When you destroy order, what you get is disorder, chaos, violence.
The full interview with Sky:
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In recent months, humankind learned how important it is to listen to scientific experts when they warn us about epidemics. Now how about listening to their warnings regarding ecological collapse? The current global crisis is an opportunity to stop learning the hard way.
#EarthDay
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“No human society has ever cornered the market on absolute truth. The truth is that everything changes, people are never satisfied and identities are fictional.
What it means to be Christian or Spanish or even a man or a woman depends on the stories people believe. It’s changed…
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Russia is a gas station with nukes. When oil is down to 20 USD a barrel, the Putin regime is finished. We need a Green Manhattan Project now.
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Fears of artificial intelligence (ai) have haunted humanity since the very beginning of the computer age. But over the past couple of years new ai tools have emerged that threaten the survival of human civilisation from an unexpected direction.
Link:
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2023 has been a very exciting year. That’s a big problem. The word “exciting” is the most misunderstood word in today’s English. When you meet someone new, it is common to say “I am so excited to meet you”. When you visit a new place, you say “I am excited to be here”. When you…
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Just finished
@RoryStewartUK
’s 'How Not To Be A Politician'. It is an eye-opening (and highly enjoyable) read for anyone interested in understanding the realities of political power in the age of populism.
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Thanks for having me,
@amanpour
.
To discuss the atrocities committed by Hamas, the long-term implications, and lessons from history, I spoke with author and historian Yuval Noah Harari
@harari_yuval
, who offered some powerful reflections. Watch our conversation here.
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הקורונה הרגה את הדמוקרטיה.
ביבי הפסיד בבחירות,
אז הוא סגר את הכנסת,
הורה לאזרחים להישאר בבתים,
ומוציא איזה צווי חירום שבא לו.
לזה קוראים דיקטטורה
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If aggression triumphs, the whole world will be engulfed by a new era of war, and we might not see the end of this era in our lifetime. The future of all of us now depends on the bravery of the Ukrainian people. It is our duty to support them.
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If you want to preserve democracy, vote for politicians who respect the institutions that investigate and publish truth.
Vote for a party that tells people that they have the right to elect whatever government they like, but they cannot elect whatever truth they like.
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Eight weeks ago, Israel was on the verge of a historic peace treaty with Saudi Arabia. This significant development was supposed to normalize relations between Israel and much of the Arab world, and to restart the peace process with the Palestinians.
The treaty was a major…
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Coming very soon: 'Sapiens: A Graphic History' - the new graphic novel series from Yuval Noah Harari, in collaboration with comics artists David Vandermeulen & Daniel Casanave, and under the production of Sapienship.
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Science is based on ignorance.
For thousands of years, people’s knowledge came from faith. The scientific revolution began with admitting we don’t have all the answers.
From ‘Aprendemos Juntos’, May 2023.
Watch the full video:
#discovery
#ignorance
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Four questions to ask politicians before voting.
Which of these means the most to you?
- YNH Team
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We are all living together on a single planet, which is threatened by our own actions. And if you don't have some kind of global cooperation, nationalism is just not on the right level to tackle the problems, whether it's climate change or whether it's technological disruption.
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For thousands of years, the scientific road to growth was blocked because people believed that holy scriptures and ancient traditions already contained all the important knowledge the world had to offer. This was the position of most premodern human civilizations. The greatest…
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In today's noisy world, so many opinions are expressed all around us. Having views on things often shows that you care, and a healthy debate can widen our perspective. But it's important for opinions and arguments to be based on facts that can be scientifically validated, as far…
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המאבק האמיתי שלנו מתחיל היום. ההכרעה היא בידיים שלנו. זה הזמן לעצור את המדינה. אם לא נעצור אותם עכשיו, יהיה מאוד קשה לעצור אותם אחר כך.
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Yuval's recent article in the
@FinancialTimes
has been selected as key coronavirus coverage, and is now free to read in an effort to keep everyone informed and information easily accessible.
Read and share the article here:
-YNH Team
#FTfreetoread
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Some of the worst crimes in history were committed in the name of fictional stories that people believed. Very few wars are about objective material things: it’s when people can’t agree on the story that conflict arises. How can we create good common stories that benefit people…
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Every peace treaty in history has been based on compromise. Justice is essential, but the pursuit of absolute justice can lead you to perpetuating conflict indefinitely, never reaching peace. If you need to choose between justice and peace – choose peace.
More on this idea…
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Democracy’s under threat, in Israel &other countries. In a democracy the winner shouldn’t take it all. If they do, it’s no longer a democracy. The most precious aspect of liberal democracy isn’t majority rule, but limiting the power of the ruler in order to protect citizen rights
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I was deeply moved by his pledge to the forces of fairness, decency, science and hope, and by his rejection of the grim era of demonisation. Along with countless others, I wish President-elect Biden the best of luck with making his vision a reality.
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A deep-dive into the painful war between Hamas and Israel – the complex context, the dangers and possibilities – with
@RoryStewartUK
and
@campbellclaret
on
@RestIsPolitics
.
Watch the full conversation on , or listen on your preferred podcasting platform.
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Itzik Yahav and Yuval Noah Harari, with their social impact company Sapienship, are donating $1 Million to
@WHO
– in response to the cut in WHO’s funding. Read their statement below. To donate to the WHO Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund visit
- YNH Team
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Money has no intrinsic value. Sam Bankman-Fried, Elizabeth Holmes and Bernie Madoff were extremely capable storytellers, unfortunately. What would it mean for human beings to live in a world where most of the stories, melodies, images, laws, policies and tools are shaped by a…
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Humans have always been better at inventing tools than using them wisely. A new film out today raises the alarm on how tech is being used to manipulate our minds & society on a daily basis. A must-watch for anyone old enough to open a social media account:
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AI is the first tool in history that can:
1) create new things by itself,
2) make decisions by itself.
It cannot be compared to any previous technological revolutions.
Inventions like the printing press and even the atom bomb ultimately empowered humans – because humans always…
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Celebrate 5 years of the
#1
bestseller 'Sapiens'! First published in English on 4 Sept 2014, it has been read more than 12M times, in more than 50 languages. Tag us in your favorite ‘Sapiens’ quote/image & stay tuned as we count down to the anniversary. -YNH Team
#5YearsOfSapiens
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Happy anniversary ‘Sapiens’, and thanks to everyone that’s celebrated with us! The book was first published in English 5 years ago today, and the rest, as they say, is history. Thanks to
@vintagebooks
for this animation video.
- YNH Team
#5YearsOfSapiens
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Mass identities are based on fictional stories, not on scientific facts. Nowadays, much of the division of humans into massive groups still depends on religious myths. So in the 21st century religions don’t bring rain, they don’t cure illnesses, they don’t build bombs – but they…
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Once people get used to a certain luxury, they take it for granted. Then they begin to count on it. Finally, they reach a point where they can’t live without it.
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Describing history as a “chain of events” is a terrible metaphor. It's more like the vast roots of a big tree, where numerous causes come together to shape an event and countless consequences branch out. Single-cause explanations for events in history are more akin to conspiracy…
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Earth Day is an opportunity to remember: that Homo Sapiens started out as an insignificant animal; that we've lost sight of sharing this planet with so much other life; that we can help by taking responsibility and demanding our leaders deal with ecological collapse.
#sapienship
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'Sapiens' is named one of the 100 best books of the 21st century. Take a look below to see other top titles since 2000.
-YNH Team
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Danny Kahneman was an inspiration for me. A wise and kind person, and a great thinker. Whether fast or slow, he thought deep.
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Which one of these books is next on your reading list?
- YNH Team
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Truth cannot be subjective or selectively chosen to suit individual preferences - seek and support the parties and politicians who demonstrate respect for institutions dedicated to investigating and sharing factual information.
#quote
#democracy
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What recent movie or series has changed your perception of the future?
#scifi
#tvseries
#mediaandculture
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"for every dollar and every minute we invest in improving artificial intelligence, it would be wise to invest a dollar and a minute in advancing human consciousness."
#21lessonsforthe21stcentury
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How can we break free from the curse of history and embrace a peaceful future?
Fixating on the past can prevent us from embracing the future. We cannot go back to the past to correct the wrongs that have happened - it’s impossible. But forging a path to future peace is possible.…
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Fear of the unknown can paralyze us more than any tyrant. People throughout history worried that unless we put all our faith in some set of absolute answers, human society will crumble. But modern history has demonstrated that a society of courageous people, who are willing to…
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It is illegal to counterfeit money. It should also be illegal to counterfeit humans.
We had the honor of meeting Prime Minister
@sanchezcastejon
in Madrid, where we discussed the threat AI poses to human identities and to democracy. It is my hope that governments will outlaw…
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From a biological perspective, nothing is unnatural. Whatever is possible is by definition also natural. A truly unnatural behavior, one that goes against the laws of nature, simply cannot exist, so it would need no prohibition.
#21lessons
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Some people think they can advance their own interests through hatred, violence and death. They call it politics. It also goes by the name of human sacrifice.
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From personal interactions on social media to public rhetoric from politicians, we all shape the world through the views we express. But how often do we stop to consider whether we're being responsible enough? If the seeds we sow in the minds of others are seeds of hatred and…
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Announcing a new graphic novel series from Yuval Noah Harari, in collaboration with comics artists David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave. 'Vol.1-The Birth of Humankind' is out this October, & available for pre-order in English on . More soon! -YNH Team
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On last night's
@BBCNewsnight
“Israel, now, is in a double war... with Hamas combatants, Hamas terrorists – and, it’s in a war to protect and save its own humanity and its democratic values ”
Author and historian Yuval Noah Harari says Hamas has waged a war on peace, and Israel must win
#BBCNewsnight
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"Money is the only trust system created by humans that can bridge almost any cultural gap..."
#quote
#dailyquote
#money
#economics
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I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Mark Zuckerberg, to discuss some of the biggest issues of our time. For me, the big question remains: how will we deal with the systemic problems of the current technological revolution? Watch the video here:
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If we knew how many species we’ve already
eradicated, we might be more motivated to protect those that still survive.
Happy Earth Day.
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Money isn’t a material reality – it is a psychological construct...But why does it succeed? People are willing to do such things when they trust the figments of their collective imagination. Trust is the raw material from which all types of money are minted.
- Sapiens, Ch. 10
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In Italy, Spain and France emergency decrees are issued by a government that the people elected. This is legitimate. In Israel emergency decrees are issued by someone who has no mandate from the people. This is a dictatorship.
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It’s out! 🎙
Here's my conversation with Yuval Noah Harari (
@harari_yuval
) about human nature, intelligence, power, war, communism, fascism, origins of human civilization & the dangers of AI. Yuval also responds critically to my conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu.
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In Israel, there is only one check on the power of the government, and it is currently under threat.
From a recent podcast conversation with
@lexfridman
, to discuss human nature, consciousness, power, and conspiracy. Filmed on July 13, 2023.
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To read Yuval's full article on global leadership during the coronavirus epidemic, published last week in
@TIME
magazine, visit:
-YNH Team
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Finding truth lies in experimenting with unproductive paths, explore dead ends, make space for doubts and boredom, and allow little seeds of insight to slowly grow and blossom.
#quote
#quotes
#21lessonsforthe21stcentury
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Full interview will be available soon.
Israeli intellect Yuval Noah Harari says Hamas's control of Gaza needs to be ended to give a future to Palestinians.
"Hamas is intentionally destroying any chance for future peace."
@piersmorgan
|
@harari_yuval
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#PMU
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Populist leaders are on the rise around the world, attacking the liberal global order. They haven't explained what will replace the order they have destroyed, and the result is the disorder, chaos and violence we are seeing today.
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Humans have the amazing ability to cooperate in very large numbers because we are able to create, spread and believe in fictional stories. Money is one example of this, as discussed on the Pitchfork Economics podcast.
What a thrill it was to record the latest episode of Pitchfork Economics, in which
@NickHanauer
and I explore "trick" in trickle down economics with historian
@harari_yuval
(Sapiens) and neuroscientist
@mollycrockett
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While religions, fairytales, or laws help to teach us about morality, we often forget that human morality, isn't only a developed trait, but an intrinsic part of our ability to empathize.
#morality
#psychology
#quote
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"The real antidote to epidemic is not segregation, but rather cooperation."
Read more of Yuval's latest piece on leadership during the coronavirus outbreak in
@TIME
- link below.
-YNH Team
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'The world does not revolve around humans or around any other particular group of beings.'
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When you witness such things, what it does to you is that it breaks your trust in humanity itself.
The full interview with Nieuwsuur:
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How can we summarise the past year from a broad historical perspective?
Yuval follows up on the major article he wrote right at the start of the pandemic, in this weekend's
@FinancialTimes
.
- YNH Team
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Imagine that as you are boarding an airplane, half the engineers who built the plane tell you there is a 10 percent chance the plane will crash, killing you and everyone else onboard. Would you still board?New article co-authored with
@tristanharris
@aza
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How can we make nations, religions and cultures a bit more realistic and modest about their true place in the world?"
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