Author and historian Yuval Noah Harari discusses the foundational importance of storytelling in human society, the dangers of AI in shaping narratives, why the Ukraine war is the most important geopolitical conflict today, and the complexities of the IsraeliPalestinian situation, emphasizing the potential of stories to both divide and unite.

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Content
0:26 – Intro: Yuval Noah Harari
3:49 – Harari’s childhood concerns & why people fight
7:16 – Humans' unique power to effect change Harari.
9:03 – Harari: AI is taking power from humans
10:33 – AI: An existential threat to humanity?
13:06 – “social weapon of mass destruction" Harari on AI
13:43 – AI: Dictator’s latest problem
15:08 – RussiaUkraine War: A threat to the global order
17:01 – We could already be in WWIII – Harari
17:12 – The IsraelPalestine conflict & victimhood narrative
19:55 – Harari’s mind care routine & right to be stupid

In a wideranging conversation with Ian Bremmer, filmed live at the historic 92nd Street Y in NYC, bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari delves into the foundational role of storytelling in human civilization, the existential challenges posed by artificial intelligence, the geopolitical implications of the Ukraine war, and the most pressing questions of the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. Harari argues that unlike other species, humans have thrived on their unique ability to construct and believe in shared stories, which has underpinned the formation of societies, governments, and laws. However, this same capability has led to wars, inequality, and exploitation. “Humans don't fight over territory and food,” Harari tells Bremmer. They fight over imaginary stories in their minds."

Harari and Ian discuss the current global crises, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as moments where humanity's collaborative superpower appears to falter. On the Ukraine war, he says that the implications of a Russian victory would spell the end of the global order as we know it. "We could already be in the midst of World War III that started on the 24th of February 2022 with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and we just don't know it yet."

They discuss AI's emerging role in creating and disseminating stories, which represents a new frontier. Harari warns that AI could eventually dominate the world's narratives, making democracy untenable and posing unprecedented challenges to both autocracies and democracies alike. "For the first time in history, we are losing power as a species at a very rapid pace, and similarly, we are also losing control of the stories that we believe."

He also specifically addresses the critical situation in Israel, criticizing government attempts to undermine democratic institutions and pointing to an ideological battle that risks altering the essence of Judaism and Israeli identity. Harari also stresses the importance of reconciling support for Palestinian rights with the defense of Israel's existence, challenging the narrative that these positions are inherently contradictory.

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