Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Israel’s Third Founding Moment - with Yonatan Adiri & Michal Lev-Ram
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Apr 28, 2025 Yonatan Adiri, an Israeli entrepreneur and former advisor to Shimon Peres, joins Michal Lev-Ram, a tech journalist at Fortune, to discuss Israel's evolving national identity following recent historic shifts. They explore the dramatic changes in Israel's economy and governance, emphasizing the importance of adapting political narratives. The duo shares personal stories reflecting their connections to Israel's tech landscape and defense innovations, while also touching on the hopes for future advancements and community ties.
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Political Ideas Expire Periodically
- Political ideas and frameworks expire every 20-30 years, requiring countries to be continually refounded by successive generations.
- Israel is now in the phase of the 'founding grandchildren' who must continue evolving the nation despite not finishing it.
Transformational Moments Explained
- Transformational moments occur when political ideas expire and societies must adopt new frameworks to address changing realities.
- Leaders like Margaret Thatcher showed how recognizing and communicating these shifts is crucial for successful reforms.
Modi and MBS Transform Economies
- Narendra Modi tackled India's challenges with bold reforms like large-scale ID programs and demonetization.
- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS is ambitiously diversifying its economy beyond oil with Vision 2030 investments.
