Making Sense with Sam Harris #276 — Defending the Global Order
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Mar 22, 2022 
In this engaging discussion, historian and author Yuval Noah Harari dives deep into the implications of Russia’s war in Ukraine. He unpacks Putin's strategic miscalculations and the internal divisions within the West. The conversation navigates global issues like misinformation, the rising influence of China and India, and the importance of trust in international relations. Harari warns of nuclear risks and highlights the fragility of global institutions, stressing the need to adapt our understanding of warfare and cooperation in a rapidly changing world.
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Broken Norm
- Invading and conquering countries disrupts the global order established over recent generations.
- This norm applies beyond Western democracies; all nations are expected to adhere to it.
Return to the Jungle
- Unlike civil wars, invasions and conquests have been largely eliminated in recent decades.
- Putin's actions represent a dangerous regression to this destructive form of warfare.
Putin's Miscalculation
- Putin's invasion was fueled by a perception of Western weakness, exacerbated by social media manipulation and economic dependencies.
- This miscalculation might ironically unite the West and force a reevaluation of global trust and alliances.