Yuval Noah Harari discusses the implications of AI in an interview with Zanny Minton Beddoes. He describes AI as the largest psychological and social experiment in history, predicting its potential control over civilization. Key topics include AI’s inevitability, trustworthiness, consciousness, societal division, and the need for action against a possible AI crisis.
The Earth faces a dire environmental crisis as wildfires, rising oceans, and climate change intensify, revealing our failure to act despite decades of discourse. Political decisions, like the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, exemplify our regression. Urgent action is needed to combat ecological degradation and secure a livable future for subsequent generations.
The 2025 WJP Rule of Law Index highlights a global decline, with 68% of countries experiencing reduced rule of law. Factors include weakened safeguards and diminished judicial independence. The report stresses the correlation between a strong rule of law and improved economic, educational, and health outcomes, urging necessary reforms for resilience.
The arrival of artificial intelligence signifies a profound shift in society, potentially surpassing historical milestones like the discovery of fire. While AI promises efficiency and innovation, it raises concerns about job loss, autonomy, and control. As AI systems evolve, the risk of them dictating human choices becomes increasingly worrisome.
AI is surpassing human capabilities in memory, computation, and recall, raising concerns about its role in managing bureaucratic systems and democracy. As disruption approaches, the focus should be on safe development and regulation of AI to ensure benefits for humanity, as discussed at the July 2026 EDP 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner.
In 1986, the UN declared it the International Year of Peace. To mark the occasion, Santiago Genovés, the brilliant anthropologist of Spanish origin, brought together fourteen experts on the subject to draft what came to be known as The Seville Manifesto, which was adopted by100 scientific societies. Let’s take UNICEF’s proposal seriously; let’s invest in it to ensure more Mandelas and fewer Pinochets.
The post discusses the historical ebb and flow of globalization, highlighting conflicts between universal values and local cultures. It contrasts the integrity of the Olympics with the corruption in FIFA, emphasizing the need for ethical standards in global sports. The narrative calls for inclusion and excellence as guiding principles for fans and organizations alike.
Young people’s happiness in North America and Western Europe has declined significantly over the past 15 years, coinciding with a rise in social media usage. The World Happiness Report explores the relationship between social media and well-being, highlighting evidence of social media’s harmful effects on adolescents and the need for effective policy responses.
The letter emphasizes the importance of long-term investing amidst a climate of economic uncertainty marked by rising inequality and technological disruption. It advocates for expanding access to capital markets, highlighting that consistent investments can benefit both individuals and their countries, linking personal financial growth with broader economic progress.
The documentary “Remaking the Middle East: The U.S., Israel & Iran” examines the origins and consequences of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Updated in March 2026, it provides historical context on the conflict, highlighting decades of animosity, U.S. involvement, and the stakes for the Middle East amid ongoing hostilities.