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Yuval Noah Harari argues that preparing for the future requires focusing on social, emotional and physical skills rather than just narrow technical abilities, to be ready for whatever comes.

Yuval Noah Harari discusses how fiction often prevails over truth, noting that truth is frequently painful and complex while fiction can be more appealing. He references a 2021 meeting with Janine Abbring to illustrate this point.

Yuval Noah Harari suggests that while AI's future development is uncertain, people can prepare by cultivating adaptability. This perspective comes from his New York Times piece "Where Is AI Taking Us?"

The current war highlights global energy dependencies, with just six countries controlling most oil and gas reserves. To achieve sustainable energy, leaders should invest in solar and other evenly distributed sources while building cooperation to reduce tensions.

Yuval Noah Harari stated that while the 21st century world order was far from perfect, it was better than almost any order humanity has previously created. He made these remarks during an October 2025 event with Professor Marijana Grbeša.

Arianna Huffington states that while the specific changes AI will bring are unknown, the coming years will be defined by constant change. She emphasizes that resilience is the most important quality to navigate this change.

Yuval Noah Harari notes that humanity's unique intelligence is accompanied by unique delusions, which should be considered when confronting the rise of artificial intelligence.

The tweet questions whether it is surprising that AI systems behave like humans, given that humans are the ones designing them. The post includes an image alongside the rhetorical question about AI behavior mirroring human characteristics.

For the first time in human history, states have spent more on citizens' health than on war in recent decades. However, current geopolitical threats and conflicts raise questions about whether countries will need to shift resources back toward military spending.

Historian Yuval Noah Harari discusses the implications of artificial intelligence potentially using language more effectively than humans. He explores this question in conversation with Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.

AI can function as an independent agent without human instruction, requiring constant monitoring and self-correcting mechanisms when deployed in the world.

Computers operate continuously regardless of time or season, constantly monitoring and recording data. In contrast, organic beings cannot sustain constant operation without eventual deterioration.

Six countries control most of the world's oil and gas reserves. Leaders must reduce dependencies that fuel tensions and wars, as seen in conflicts involving Russia and Iran.

The old liberal vision of a cooperative world based on universal values is collapsing into a world of isolated fortresses, which could lead to a never-ending cycle of war.

Yuval Noah Harari states that only actual events constitute truth, while one-sided stories create incompatible narratives that divide people and prevent mutual understanding of suffering.

Yuval Noah Harari cautions against falling into the trap of viewing everything as a cynical power game where everyone is out to get each other, stating this perspective is not true. The comment comes from his appearance on the People by WTF podcast with Nikhil Kamath.

Yuval Noah Harari emphasizes that human similarities are more significant than differences, which is crucial for cooperation to address global challenges. The statement was filmed in Seoul in March 2025.

Yuval Noah Harari discusses how hate, fear, and anger driving online engagement contributes to rising distrust in society. The comment comes from a conversation with Brazilian journalist, TV presenter, writer and filmmaker Bia L.

Yuval Noah Harari notes that humans are wise enough to create incredible things but also stupid enough to misuse them, creating a fundamental tension in human history.

Yuval Noah Harari states that despite having the most sophisticated information technology in history, it is undermining our ability to communicate with each other. He made this observation during a conversation at the 29th Abramge Congress in Brazil in late 2025.