Episode 14 – Defining God and Secular Morality
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 ...
27 Touko 202516min
Episode 13 – The Illusion of Human Centrality
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...
27 Touko 202525min
Episode 12 – The Futility of War in the 21st Century
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...
27 Touko 202515min
Episode 11 – Terrorism: Don’t Panic
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...
27 Touko 202516min
Episode 10 – Immigration and Culturism Debates
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 ...
27 Touko 202518min
Episode 9 – Religion: God Serves the Nation
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...
27 Touko 202518min
Episode 8 – Nationalism: Global Problems Need Global Answers
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 In this episode, we examine Harari’s critique of nationalism as an outdated...
27 Touko 202522min
Episode 7 – The Myth of Civilizational Clash: Are We Really That Different?
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...
27 Touko 202517min
