GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Why the world isn't fair: Yuval Noah Harari on AI, Ukraine, and Gaza
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Mar 9, 2024 
Bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari discusses the power of storytelling, AI challenges, Ukraine conflict, and Israeli-Palestinian complexities with Ian Bremmer. They explore the role of stories in shaping conflicts, the evolution from wolves to dogs, and the unintended consequences of the Agricultural Revolution. The podcast also touches on feminist and non-violent movements, political shifts, and the importance of mindful consumption in today's world.
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Story-Driven Conflicts
- Human conflicts are driven by narratives, not solely resources.
- People fight over stories, beliefs, and imagined realities, not objective truths.
Jerusalem's Contested Holiness
- Harari uses Jerusalem as an example of a fought-over place.
- Despite lacking valuable resources, its perceived holiness fuels conflict.
Double-Edged Tools
- Both nationalism and religion are tools that can unite or divide.
- Their value depends on how humans wield them, for love or hate.