Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #341 - Gaza & Global Order
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Nov 16, 2023 
Sam Harris speaks with Yuval Noah Harari about the Gaza war, the failure of the IDF, the incompetence of the Netanyahu government, the goals of Hamas, the Saudi peace treaty, and the double standards faced by Israel. They discuss the future of politics in Israel, America's role in preserving global order, the war in Ukraine, and more.
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Global Order Is Unraveling
- Yuval Harari argues the functioning global order has been undermined, producing widespread disorder and violence.
- He warns the Israel–Palestine crisis is part of a broader collapse that will affect many countries.
Personal Impact Of October 7
- Harari recounts being on vacation in Turkey when he learned of the October 7 attacks and hearing about friends and relatives in affected kibbutzim.
- He describes the day as a mythic national moment that Israelis will retell for generations.
Populism Weakened Israel's Institutions
- Harari links the IDF failures to 14 years of Netanyahu's populist rule that weakened institutions and prioritized loyalty over competence.
- He cautions populist strongmen often leave nations exposed to catastrophic consequences.