The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment

Apr 15, 2024

In this discussion, Fareed Zakaria, CNN’s GPS host and author of "Age of Revolutions," explores whether we're experiencing a revolutionary moment in history. He delves into the effects of AI and the global backlash against liberal democracy, comparing today's upheaval to past revolutions. Zakaria discusses the shifting political alliances, the cultural implications of identity politics, and the resilience of liberal democracy amidst rising illiberalism, leaving listeners to ponder the future of freedom and societal change.

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The convergence of AI and global backlash against liberal democracy is revolutionizing political orders worldwide.

Successful revolutions stem from grassroots movements reshaping political and economic structures effectively.

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Intro

4min

Historical Foundations of Modern Politics

12min

Technological Revolutions and Political Transformations

5min

Shifting Political Alliances and Identity

10min

Navigating the Challenges of a Global Revolution

5min

Challenges and Resilience of Liberal Democracy

10min

Exploring the Nature of Change and Audience Engagement

3min

Is it possible that we are living through one of the most revolutionary periods in human history? CNN’s Fareed Zakaria believes that we are and argues that the convergence of AI and the global backlash against liberal democracy are upending political orders around the world. He joins Sean to talk about how this period relates to history’s most impactful revolutions, both political and technological.

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Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area

Guest: Fareed Zakaria (@fareedzakaria). His new book is Age of Revolutions.

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The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment

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Deep dives

Understanding the Dutch Influence on Modern Politics

Reevaluating the Significance of the French Revolution

Reflecting on the Nature of Revolutions

Exploring the Industrial Revolution's Transformative Effects

The Industrial Revolution - Mother of All Revolutions

Cultural Shift in Times of Anxiety

The Future of Liberalism and Authoritarianism

Understanding Modern Politics through Historical Revolutions

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Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment

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Understanding the Dutch Influence on Modern Politics

Reevaluating the Significance of the French Revolution

Reflecting on the Nature of Revolutions

Exploring the Industrial Revolution's Transformative Effects

The Industrial Revolution - Mother of All Revolutions

Cultural Shift in Times of Anxiety

The Future of Liberalism and Authoritarianism

Understanding Modern Politics through Historical Revolutions

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