The Power of Fiction and the Danger of Disconnecting from Reality

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The speaker reflects on the impact of hitting the 'follow' or 'subscribe' button on audio channels, emphasizing the importance of supporting shows to help them grow. They discuss the role of historians and how fictions have played a crucial role in human history, but warn about the danger of losing touch with reality. They also touch on the current war in Israel and the importance of distinguishing between fiction and reality.

If you enjoy hearing about the potential impact of AI on humanity, I recommend you check out my conversation with ex-Google office, Mo Gawdat which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk-nQ7HF6k4

He has shown millions of readers how humans have evolved to where we are now, but what does the future hold for us as a species?

Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is best known for his bestselling books, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’, ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’ and ‘21 Lessons for the 21st Century’. His books have sold over 45 Million copies in 65 languages.

In this interview, Steven and Yuval discuss everything from how AI will change everything, the importance of language and stories, why the idea of finding a ‘soulmate’ is a myth, and the ongoing battle for human attention.

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