Lives Well Lived YUVAL NOAH HARARI: knowing the truth about yourself
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Jun 6, 2024 
Renowned historian Yuval Noah Harari discusses the main victims of history and the worst crime in history. He reflects on love versus intellect, the importance of self-understanding for happiness, and the ethical implications of industrial farming. The conversation also delves into violence, ideologies, personal fulfillment, and the balance in life and food choices.
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Truth and Happiness
- True happiness comes from understanding oneself.
- Knowing who you are prevents misery, even during hardship.
Path to Self-Knowledge
- Direct observation is key to self-understanding, not just books or thinking.
- Practice disciplined activities like meditation, sports, or art.
The Primacy of Sensation
- Sentience, the ability to feel, is the foundation of life's meaning.
- Sensations, both pleasant and unpleasant, drive all actions, from individual choices to global events.