Yuval Noah Harari

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Historian and bestselling author known for *Sapiens* and *Nexus*, whose work explores human civilization, consciousness, and social constructs through an anthropological lens. Frequently discussed in podcasts for his insights on AI, education, meditation, and humanity's future, as well as his frameworks for understanding phenomena like spirituality and money as constructed narratives that shape human behavior.

Appears On

Deep Questions with Cal Newport Macroaggressions Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Mormon Stories Podcast This Life of Mine with James Corden The AI XR Podcast The Rich Roll Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Episode Appearances

Deep Questions with Cal Newport · Apr 13, 2026

Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”?

“Historian whose AI commentary at Davos is critiqued by Newport for inaccurately representing LLM capabilities and risks”

Slow Technology PhilosophyMechanical Typewriter AdoptionCreative Writing Process and Craft

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Macroaggressions · Mar 20, 2026

Flashback Friday | #444: Chopping Down The Family Tree

“WEF mouthpiece claiming humans have no souls; promotes mRNA technology and transhumanism depopulation”

National Security Memorandum 200 and Kissinger depopulation policyForced sterilization campaigns in Kenya, India, Bangladesh, and PeruWHO and UNICEF vaccine sterilization programs with HCG antigens

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 9, 2026

Amanda Peet Returns

“Author discussed as example of intellectual guests brought to lay audiences through Armchair Expert”

Mental Health Representation in Film and TelevisionParenting in the Age of Social Media and Instagram CultureWealth, Privilege, and Class Consciousness

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Mormon Stories Podcast · Mar 2, 2026

Another Mormon Bishop Told NOT to Report Abuse- Christopher Jenkins | Ep. 2119

“Author of 'Sapiens' whose anthropological framework helped Jenkins reframe spiritual experiences as neurochemical community-bonding rather than divine confirmation.”

Child sexual abuse reporting protocols in religious institutionsClergy confidentiality and priest-penitent privilege lawsLDS Church abuse hotline procedures and legal liability management

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This Life of Mine with James Corden · Feb 3, 2026

Yuval Noah Harari

“Historian and author of Sapiens and Nexus; discusses AI, education, meditation, and future of humanity”

Artificial Intelligence Governance and SafetyAI as Autonomous Agent vs. Tool ParadigmHistorical Lessons for Tech Companies

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The AI XR Podcast · Dec 23, 2025

Digital Wellbeing Is The Path To Reclaim Agency In An AI Post-Capitalist World - Caitlin Krause

“Referenced for perspective on money as greatest story/construct in human civilization”

Digital Addiction and Engagement MechanicsXR and Immersive Technology Design EthicsPost-Capitalist Economics and Universal Basic Income

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The Rich Roll Podcast · Dec 15, 2025

Let’s Make The World Wildly Better: Rutger Bregman On Moral Ambition

“Israeli historian whose book Sapiens prompted Bregman's shift toward vegetarianism by highlighting factory farming as greatest moral atrocity”

Moral Ambition and Meaningful WorkFactory Farming and Food System ReformHistorical Social Movements and Coalition Building

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Nov 27, 2025

AI Expert: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! We Need To Start Protesting! - Tristan Harris

“Author of 'Sapiens'; concept of 'useless class' in post-AGI economy referenced by Harris”

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) development timelines and feasibilityAI safety and alignment challengesRecursive self-improvement and fast takeoff scenarios

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