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From the World Economic Forum in Davos: Interviews with Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers; Ukrainian soldiers explain why they fight on; Jane Goodall's message to the world

Jan 21, 2024
Fareed Zakaria interviews the Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers at the World Economic Forum in Davos. They discuss the conflict in the Middle East, de-escalation, and normalization of relations with Israel. Ukrainian soldiers share why their fight is crucial. Jane Goodall speaks about her experience with chimpanzees and her fight to protect the natural world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Jane Goodall's observations challenged the sharp line between humans and animals, demonstrating that chimpanzees exhibit both love and violence.
  • The Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia called for de-escalation in Gaza and emphasized the need for a political resolution to achieve a Palestinian state.

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Lesson from Living with Chimpanzees

Jane Goodall learned that chimpanzees are remarkably similar to humans in their behaviors, emotions, and social relationships. They can show love, compassion, and altruism, but also exhibit violence and primitive war. Goodall's observations challenged the notion that humans are fundamentally different from other animals and helped break down the sharp line between humans and animals.

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