James Altucher speaks with historian Yuval Noah Harari about the invisible force that underpins human civilization: shared belief. Harari explains how money, nations, and even modern technology are built on collective stories. The conversation explores why these fictions are so powerful and what happens when they lose their grip. Ultimately, understanding the stories we tell ourselves may be the key to shaping the future.
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Shared Fictions Underpin Civilization
Harari argues that the ability to create and believe in shared stories is what enables humans to cooperate at massive scales, forming the basis of all complex societies.