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Which of the global challenges described in Part 1 of the book is the most dangerous or concerning in your view? Why?
Why are people losing faith in the liberal story? What evidence does Harari present for this position? Do you find his argument convincing? Why, or why not?
Harari argues that “data will eclipse both land and machinery as the most important [economic] asset, and politics will be a struggle to control the flow of data” (77). Do you find this argument convincing?
Why are humans lonelier than ever? What are some of the empirical claims presented by Harari for this position? What do you think the best solution is for building community among humans? How would Harari respond to your argument?
Harari argues that modern ideologies, scientific experts, national governments, and religious traditions have failed to create a viable vision for humanity’s future. Do you find this argument convincing? What do you think the best solution is for uniting humankind? How would Harari respond to your argument?
While the technological and political challenges of contemporary society are unprecedented, what, according to the author, are ways humans can rise to the occasion?
Do you think it is a realistic possibility to create a global community, especially given our present global political climate? Are there alternatives to the global community model that might help us solve the global problems we are facing? Why, or why not?
Why does the author think that the “world has simply become too complicated for our hunter-gatherer brains” (232)? Do you find his argument convincing? Why, or Why not?
Is it possible for humans to create a society “in which truth reigns supreme and myths are ignored” (247)? How would Harari respond to your argument?
What are the top lessons from Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century? How would you prioritize these for the next generation?
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By Yuval Noah Harari