Om 21 Lessons for the 21st Century – A Podcast Series
What are the biggest questions facing humanity today?
In this thought-provoking podcast series, we unpack key ideas from Yuval Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, offering clear and engaging reflections on the technological, political, and existential challenges of our time.
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Episode 22 – Just Observe: The Power of Meditation (00:18:31)
In the concluding episode of our series based on 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari, we turn inward. Harari shares how meditation—particularly the Vipassana technique—became his way ...
Episode 21 – Fictional Stories and Real Suffering (00:27:27)
In this episode, we explore how human beings construct meaning through fictional narratives—religious, national, or personal—and how these stories often rely on rituals, sacrifices, and especially suf...
Episode 20 – Education for a Changing World (00:15:36)
In this episode of this series, we delve into the future of education through the lens of Yuval Noah Harari's 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. Harari critiques traditional models of schooling that foc...
Episode 19 – Science Fiction: Reality vs. Illusion (00:20:09)
In this episode, we explore how science fiction isn't just escapist entertainment but a vital lens through which we interpret scientific and social complexities. Drawing from 21 Lessons for the 21st C...
Episode 18 – Living in the Post-Truth Era (00:19:01)
In this episode, we unpack the concept of "post-truth" as presented in 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari. Rather than being a new phenomenon, Harari argues that humans have always r...
Episode 17 – Justice in a Complex World (00:15:36)
In this episode, we explore why our ancient instincts for justice struggle to make sense of today's global challenges. Drawing from 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari, we discuss how...
Episode 16 – Ignorance: The Black Hole of Power and Groupthink (00:13:12)
In this episode, we explore how the complexity of the modern world exposes the limits of individual knowledge. Drawing on insights from 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari, we examine...
Episode 15 – The Ethical Ideal of Secularism (00:18:16)
In this episode, we delve into secularism not merely as a rejection of religion, but as a proactive ethical framework grounded in values like truth, compassion, equality, and freedom. Drawing from 21 ...
Episode 14 – Defining God and Secular Morality (00:16:49)
In this episode, we explore the two divergent notions of God: one as an unfathomable cosmic mystery, and the other as a moral legislator handing down rigid rules. Drawing from 21 Lessons for the 21st ...
Episode 13 – The Illusion of Human Centrality (00:25:18)
This episode confronts one of humanity's most persistent delusions: the belief that our culture, nation, or religion stands at the center of the universe. Drawing from Yuval Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons f...
Episode 12 – The Futility of War in the 21st Century (00:15:45)
This episode explores why war, once a powerful tool for empires and economies, has become increasingly irrational in the modern era. Drawing from Yuval Noah Harari’s analysis, we examine how the globa...
Episode 11 – Terrorism: Don’t Panic (00:16:43)
In this episode, we take a rational look at terrorism through Yuval Noah Harari’s lens. Despite the relatively low number of deaths caused by terrorism, its influence has been greatly amplified by med...
Episode 10 – Immigration and Culturism Debates (00:18:17)
In this episode, we unpack the immigration debate through Yuval Noah Harari's framework: a three-part deal involving entry, assimilation, and equality. But is this deal being honored? Harari explores ...
Episode 9 – Religion: God Serves the Nation (00:18:11)
In this episode, we delve into the dual role of religion in the modern world. While science and policy have overtaken religious texts in addressing practical problems, traditional faiths remain powerf...
Episode 8 – Nationalism: Global Problems Need Global Answers (00:22:49)
In a world confronting climate change, nuclear proliferation, and AI disruption, can nationalism still rise to the occasion? In this episode, we examine Harari’s critique of nationalism as an outdated...
Episode 7 – The Myth of Civilizational Clash: Are We Really That Different? (00:17:08)
In this episode, we challenge the popular narrative of a looming "clash of civilizations." Drawing on Harari’s insights, we examine the increasing convergence of political systems, scientific norms, a...
Episode 6 - The Community Challenge: Can Technology Truly Connect Us? (00:13:15)
As our world grows more connected online, many are feeling more isolated than ever. In this episode, we explore Harari’s critical look at Facebook’s mission to build global communities using AI. While...
Episode 5 - Equality in the Age of Algorithms: Who Owns the Future? (00:19:53)
Can equality survive the data revolution? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into Harari’s exploration of how the 21st century could witness the rise of a new kind of inequality—driven not by ...
Episode 4- Liberty, Big Data, and Ethical Algorithms (00:23:34)
Is free will an illusion? In this compelling episode, we examine Harari’s critique of liberty in the liberal worldview. Once grounded in free will and individual choice, liberty now faces a powerful r...
Episode 3 - Humans vs. AI: Work and Meaning in the Future (00:19:37)
In a world where machines can outperform humans in both physical and cognitive tasks, what does the future of work look like? This episode unpacks Yuval Noah Harari’s thought-provoking insights into t...
Episode 2: Disillusionment with Liberalism and Technological Challenges (00:20:50)
In this episode, we dive into the disintegration of the once-dominant liberal world order and the global uncertainty that has emerged in its wake. Drawing from Harari’s insights, we examine the rise o...
Episode 1 - Introduction: Clarity in an Age of Overload (00:15:51)
In a world drowning in information, finding clarity has never been more urgent—or more difficult. In this opening episode, we set the stage for a deep dive into the 21st century’s most pressing challe...
