Yuval Noah Harari on COVID-19's Impact on Humankind

[@juancarlosvasquezgarcia253]

It's time for these TV shows to start interviewing intellectuals so that people are motivated to think and analyse, criticise and transform the world constantly with the interest of the communities as their first priority.

[@ARC87]

Fully agree. People don't learn much when a celebrity is interviewed. The level of education of the person you are interviewing is directly linked to how interesting the conversation/discussion will be.

[@arhvn]

So you want... the news?

[@juancarlosvasquezgarcia253]

@@arhvn It seems like you don't watch the news, because you clearly don't know what you're talking about and what your post really means.

[@laurajackling]

I’m pretty sure that’s what he just did...

[@laurajackling]

If it’s tricky, Harare is a celebrated author, one who’s job is mostly research.

[@wuerzelburg]

Thank you for trusting Greece and its response to the crisis. Usually we are bullied around in international media. Thank you again

[@thelifestyleguru926]

Greece should be promoted and honoured. 100 deaths in 45 days, when in the UK people die in thousands.

[@goodtimes1890]

we were supposed to go on vacation in Greece this year and obviously had to cancel it; i can't wait for this nightmare to be over so that we can go there next year; what an amazing country, people, food, HISTORY!!!

[@mpahou1]

Just one note: a Greek doctor wrote on a FB page earlier this month wondering why the world is amazed that Greece is doing so well: When we say Hello in Greece we say "Yiasou" and we say Goodbye we say "Yiasou". This means "In Good health" or "To your good health". Yia sou is derived from Hygheia = Health. Hygieia was the goddess/personification of health (Greek: ὑγίεια - hugieia), cleanliness and hygiene. A common saying one hears in Greece almost daily , and not just during this pandemic: "Υγεία το πολυτιμότερο αγαθό" = Health is the most valuable asset (physically, mentally and spiritually). Sending wishes for good health, on all levels, to the entire world. Yiasou from Greece!

[@l1kts]

m m as a greek person I confirm

[@AClassesMedia]

The solution is for governments to work together and build for the good of our collective humanity

[@matanamar]

Though you guys do smoke like crazy.....

[@kotare86]

@Lazy Greek Stereotype I wondered if the reason why the Italian death rate is so high is because of weakened lungs due to smoking but maybe it's not the case if Greece is similar in smoking culture but not in coronavirus death rate

[@Frederique41]

Oui oui 💜

[@user-fr7gn9fh6f]

11:39 I would never EVER thought that I'd hear this phrase.. Proud to be Greek💙 Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@thelifestyleguru926]

Greece is an unbelievable country.

[@user-fr7gn9fh6f]

The Lifestyle Guru ❤️

[@dimitriosfromgreece4227]

Love you 🇬🇷 ❤❤❤ me agapi apo souidia sweden

[@grip2617]

People should be proud of their countries in general and forget about globalization.

[@ednorton5213]

We’re Israelis and we can’t wait going to your islands again.. of course we’re going to encourage you ;]

[@palealeable]

More of this stuff James! Please. Let's cut the celebrity shit and more inspirational people.

[@Ambrosha385]

Alessandro Piazza thank you yes

[@xeeezyx]

I'm sad you're more inspired by such an emotion-driven kid just because he isn't tagged as a celebrity

[@JC-vu5zj]

Sooo true. Celebrities are soo boring already

[@iloveowls8748]

Well, he is a celebrity as well, who is only brought on TV, because he is not challenging status quo

[@xeeezyx]

@@iloveowls8748 right? Ellen's show deleted their kanye interview because he was so philosophical and controversial. Why does nobody delete harari interviews?🤔🤔🤔

[@zoit.8590]

Let's not forget that Greece is still trying to rehab from a 12-years-old crisis. Right now Greece didn't afraid of the financial impact of COVID19 and moved on lockdown too. Didn't face the COVID19 crisis with arrogance but with humility and awareness! Congrats!

[@Αφροδιτη-ψ9ο]

Practically Greece's way is better even if you care only for the economy of the country and not the people. We saw how quick the situation escalated in the countries with the top healthcare systems and the best economies. Greece counts less deaths and will be able to fix their economy quicker since they acted soon enough , meanwhile other countries healthcare systems tho they were better they'll have to wait for months in case to maintain the situation and same goes with their economy.

[@iEaxy-_-]

Zwi Teg. Dude as we know the 12 years of crisis has ended. Greece has not crisis today and her economy is growing fast

[@thelifestyleguru926]

@@iEaxy-_- I would like to say as a friend with all my good intentions that Greece is still suffering financially. Wish that what you kindly said was the case, but this day is still far.

[@timogronroos4642]

Biggest reason for action Creece took, was the poor condition of its healthcare system because of austerity for so long. So if there's not enough ICU beds in Creece, act so they are not needed that many. And they did it and took preventive actions early. Brains in action there.

[@iEaxy-_-]

@@timogronroos4642 dude if Greece has that poor healthcare as you said then Greece would had the maximum cases in whole of Europe. As I know because I lived many years in Greece, and as I know this country have the best healthcare in Europe and doctors are very good in their job there. So open your ugly mind to get some fresh air before you tell bullshits next time in other comment

[@manaskhaldarov]

Yuval: Books on the background James: Candies on the background

[@NishantMehrotra]

Manas Khaldarov explains all you need to know

[@vivdoolan6846]

Good point hahaha

[@miriamsackler5002]

LOL !

[@TheKingdomhearts99]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@ism671]

One of them has a big brain the other a big belly !

[@georgep7428]

Hello from Athens Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 I wish good health to everybody! 11:10

[@annomaly751]

thank you hope you’re staying well George? 🇬🇷

[@georgep7428]

@@annomaly751 Still safe and sound Anne. Thank you for your reply 😊. Lets hope the summer period we all return to normality. Take care.

[@kwanyincita3390]

Congratulations to your country for the great response in the management of this pandemic!

[@user-fr7gn9fh6f]

kwanyincita 🙏🏽❤️

[@Sonaycimen]

Hi from turkey bro. Greetings to greece

[@evangreen3080]

“We have a scientific knowledge. What we don’t have is the political wisdom to make use of our immense power.”

[@squamish4244]

We don't have the internal wisdom either. Our limbic systems are 10,000 years out of date.

[@Nom1fan]

@David M ok genius

[@IsaacAsimov1992]

@@squamish4244 Yes, that's the worry.

[@theglowberries3608]

James is referring to the current state of the USA when he said “that’s depressing”. I’m pretty sure he’s not dissing Greece. I’m very pleased to see that Greece is a shining example of how to deal with this situation. 🇬🇷

[@yannismar]

Bravo

[@matiasescudero1368]

I also think that he knows Greece is a small country and cannot hold the world upon its shoulders. Unlike the US.

[@JohnDoe-cv8cz]

As someone who's had the misfortune of experiencing quite a few European health systems (a few Scandinavian countries included,) I'd choose Greece too. In a blink of an eye actually. There's almost no contest. Of course, the system there isn't perfect either. But the doctors are top notch, you're treated like a human and when you need access to good care you get it, period. What's "depressing" isn't James' preconceived notions about Greece, but the common misconception within Greece that somehow the health systems in other prosperous countries are somehow "better." If only they knew...

[@m.s.5065]

What the f... are you talkingg about - Geece has become a perfect dictatorship ?!

[@esoteros]

@@m.s.5065 And North Korea is a perfect democracy. Don't be ashamed, express your full opinion freely.

[@northers9683]

@@m.s.5065 Maybe you live in another country man...

[@alexd1121]

John Doe Europe has some of the best healthcare systems on earth! Misfortune?? You mean misfortune of experiencing healthcare systems in the US maybe? In Africa? In Asia? But in Europe? You should rephrase that maybe.

[@JohnDoe-cv8cz]

@@m.s.5065 Not sure whether you've never been to Greece or just looking at life through your heavily tinted ideological glasses. Either way, add some fiber to your diet because stale propaganda seems to have made you a tad constipated.

[@lucascardoso910]

As a Brazilian, I nervously laughed when he said that almost all leaders were using science against the coronarvirus.

[@empireoflightz]

Lula described him perfectly - "a conductor who knows nothing about music, can’t read a score and doesn’t even know how the batons work. He’s trying to play classical music with the instruments you use to play samba."

[@narxes]

F

[@maijaliepa119]

Lucas Cardoso Dear Sir: as a usa person i watch c-r-a-z-y among angels here.💙🙏💙

[@luizamarchiori1]

🤣🤣🤣 to na mesma

[@lalthangkhuptong9395]

Same for India🤣

[@LogoOfTheGods]

I feel proud that my mother is a nurse in Greece

[@DanLuxe]

George Logovitis your mother is a hero.

[@ronzyl1]

May she be safe

[@1man1bike1road]

you should :)

[@miriamsackler5002]

George Logovitis She is a very special person.

[@dimitriosfromgreece4227]

Bravo love you ❤❤❤🇬🇷

[@toremama]

It's the first time in Greece, after so many inadequate and bad governments and Prime Ministers, that one can confidently say that the current Greek government is the real deal. It's a bunch of people that have been elected to do their job and they know how to. A decisive, inspiring, unifying and smart Prime Minister, with smart ministers that act fast. That's the first time i see such a thing in this country in my 28 years of life. Also, props to the Greek people that are loyal to following the measures that have been taken, and props to the government for correctly punishing the ones who do not. Finally proud to be a Greek not just for our past, but for our present achievements.

[@zavaroudikos]

You can't be that dumb.... The government does good with the epidemic because they had a live example just by looking at Italy. When they started closing down schools in Greece, Italy was already counting 400 dead a day. That's why we are so ahead.. And about the current government. They are exactly the same useless like before. They do huge spending and have severely hostile treatment to anything Greek while illegals get free pass everywhere. As we speak they build new camps to house them and 500€ every month.. This government is like any other.... Μην είσαι τούβλο. Τα ίδια είναι. Συριζα με γραβάτες.. Βάζουν τους λαθρο και εσύ Έλληνα τρως σκατα

[@paraskevig.7667]

Oh please...how about all the money they are giving to private hospitals while not endorsing the public ones which are taking on the load of the covid-19, how about the payments to private educational institutions for no reason at all. The only thing he did is apply a lockdown as did all balkan countries which also have a low in the pandemic. Why compare with Italy and Spain etc when obviously this season we don't have the same flow of international visitors. He is a fake and leads the country supported by the media which is solely on his side and is supported by his friends the moguls. I would say I am so sad that the party that led us to the crisis is again in government...it's like letting the thief back in....goldfish memory is a characteristic of us greeks...

[@toremama]

I see some of you are quite upset and reply in a heated temper, that's a shame. Mind you, i never mentioned any political party in my response, i just talked about the government regardless of its political orientation. So spare the time labeling me or my response, because i do disapprove the failure of the same party's government of 2004-2009. Anyhow, the tunnel-visioning in some certain beliefs and this absolute way of thinking, is probably the reason that this nation will be held back for many more years. Don't be salty mates, accept that your country was indeed successful and not lucky, appreciate the worldwide praise you're getting, and move on with your lives :)

[@oszlenke]

So nice to hear. I wish we ever experienced that in Hungary. Stay safe

[@alexd1121]

I wish Yuval did this interview on CNN or on the BBC. Being on Corden makes it look like entertainment. This is the most important kind of interview that everyone today needs to hear.

[@aether44j]

yes!!!! You are right ! But we can share this on each of our social media networks , that would help this information reach more people too !

[@xeeezyx]

It IS entertainment. Yuval Noah Harari isn't a real philosophist. He's culturally tagged "smart" to spread what culture wants to hear. Pure entertainment

[@pushthetempo2]

Theres a video of him interviewed on BBC on youtube last week

[@xtxpxhx]

I think he has enough credibility to be taken serious anywhere he goes. Plus, I appreciate James asking for a interview not only to entertain his audience but to also educate them when the stakes are high.

[@alexd1121]

@@xtxpxhx true as well

[@georgekokkos5347]

11:39 “If I had to choose between Greece and the United States, who should be leading the world now giving us a plan of action, I would definitely choose Greece” I would never EVER thought I’d hear this phrase... but here we are! 😅

[@hlvas]

His response ... that's quite depressing... lol

[@Olga990648]

@@hlvas James is just a clown. A good one but that's all

[@umamarci2197]

Astonished too but again...here we are 😂

[@mariaskalidi5676]

I am so sorry for mankind all over the world but really after many many years Greece is doing really good at something. 102 deaths since the outbreak of the pandemie, with a healthcare system totally broken down after a huge economical crisis. Why? Just because nobody had a price for human life. Hope we unite and help each other.

[@georgec1984]

that's quite depressing

[@nikolasikoglou7181]

I'm greek working in UK as a carer, and definitely i'd choose Greece too. 🇬🇷🙏

[@kotare86]

Hopefully the world will learn from Greece instead of dismissing it, as James did, just because it drew the short straw in the financial crisis.

[@dimitriosfromgreece4227]

Bravo!!!!!! Love from sweden 🇬🇷❤🇬🇷❤🇬🇷❤

[@GT-fw6xr]

Greece years now has top doctors! It is known all over the world! I would choose Greece too because it didn't face the covid19 crisis with arrogance but with humility and awareness of the fact that in front of a catastrophe noone is unbeatable! Many rich countries were arrogant and they pay for it....As it has to do with the "depression" phrase of James, I'm not impressed. UK citizens get depressed for even insignificant matters imagine how depressed they could become in front of a global disease.

[@thelifestyleguru926]

I would say that real power and responsibility comes from COMPASSION rather than COMPETITION, Greece has set an example for us all, like many other times. Very well said!

[@srfrg9707]

GT1981 Many of whom are now in Germany sadly. The true reasons of that succes are that Mistotakis government reacted correctly and with no delay and that Greece reacted with medical methods from periods before the antibiotics : Dedicating entire hospitals to the desease, avoiding to mix differant pathologies with covid19 patients. And chloroquine + azithromicyne is given to everyone with symptoms + low oxygen in blood (oxymeters are chap)

[@Stefanovic92]

0:33 How are you holding up there? 0:58 How you think the world will be different when we get through this pandemic? 2:44 Why do you think there is such a mistrust towards politicians and scientists? 4:59 When we move forward, how do you think the way we socially interact will change? 7:32 Do you think there is hope after this? 9:57 Who are other world leaders we can look to for guidance? 11:53 Smartphones and governmental surveillance, is this a good or bad idea for civilization? Always love to hear Yuval's perspective on something like this pandemic.. If you like topics like AI and coronavirus effect on humanity and society then you might like the videos on my channel.. a lot of stuff coming

[@jacobcohen1801]

I ADORE 21 Lessons! A very welcome surprise to see him on the Late Late Show!

[@Passtillios]

It is realllllly a must read!! It is a very eye-opening book about where we are heading and what first steps we could start taking , to stop our new emerging corruptions from happing. I am a 20 year old and I really wanna specially encourage people of my generation to read his books and similar books to find out what we have to deal with !it is sometimes bitter but we need to know the realities to be able to change our future

[@dimitrismayer]

Greece has always shown a humanitarian attitude towards health care and extreme effort of progression in science, with health provision way better than other major economies, due to our medical stuff personal motivation.

[@thelifestyleguru926]

YES. YES. YES. HELL YES.

[@leahberry4840]

I live in Crete with my husband and children and I can say first hand that Greece's response to the virus has been phenomenal. We have now been in lockdown for longer than any other country in Europe. Crete itself has not seen an increase in coronavirus cases for about 16 days now and there's only been 1 death in total on the island. The healthcare system has been on top of the crisis and every case is treated seriously. It's Easter weekend here right now and instead of lifting restrictions, the government has tightened them even more and increased the fines because what happens this weekend will directly affect when the lockdown ends. To add to all that, the government is helping our businesses stay closed by paying us and our employees to stay home. This is a country that has been treated like dirt by the rest on Europe and has been stepped on and stolen from. They have proven to be the bigger country and yes, the rest of the world should be looking to them for direction. I'm South African and I couldn't be prouder of my adopted country right now.

[@dontbeadrone]

Leah Berry that is very impressive

[@oszlenke]

Wow, that's impressive! I've been to Greece only one time, and that was in 2010 when the economic crisis had really shaken the country. It was the most wonderful trip, and one of the best times of my life. It instantly felt like home. People were smiling everywhere, and they were so nice, calm and helpful! We could always ask somebody when we were a bit lost, even hitch-hiked sometimes, and had great experiences. What you wrote only warms my heart more. Next week, I would actually be returning to Crete finally, if it wasn't for the virus. The hotel's manager gave us an 18-month voucher - although we've booked non-refundable accommodation. I think the wonderful people of that country are the secret :).

[@ZuvioxArts]

The key thing here is that people seem to be judging countries by their handling of the situation. In 5 years time, the countries that “contained” the virus may suffer drastic economic loss that will put them in a recession for almost a decade after. Those countries that “let their people die” may lost a percentage of the population, but may be economically thriving and may be a world leader after this. Depending on what people moral values are depends on what the best solution is. No country has it right, they’ve just done what the majority of their citizens are happy with. Greece j admire for the lockdown policy. But in 5 years time when they’re even worse off economically; do you think people will be saying the same thing?

[@Ayalaula]

I took his class in university! The course and his book changed how I look at the world...and I got a pretty good grade 🌍 😉

[@noaheinstein2369]

You are very lucky. איילת אוברמן

[@annomaly751]

What’s name of his book ?איילת אוברמן

[@Ayalaula]

@@annomaly751 Sapiens: A brief history of humankind...I don't agree with everything he says but it definitely opened my mind and taught me how to observe our world from a critical perspective.

[@noaheinstein2369]

Anne, start with his NYT best selling books like “21 Questions for the 21st Century,” or Homo Deus”, or “Sapiens” They’re in hardback, and on Audible.com. Very accessible, complex yet easy to comprehend generally. He is a master at using quick, witty, everyday examples to explain what just took him an hour to lecture about.

[@simonb1519]

So jealous!!

[@GeorgeFrantzis]

This guy has a brilliant mind! He is absolutely right. Scientific community has done an amazing job in order to combat this global crisis while at the same time political leadership is responding with greed... The next few months will be crucial for all humanity

[@pulse2781]

He does. I highly recommend you give his book Sapiens a look. It's a masterpiece.

[@Αφροδιτη-ψ9ο]

Funny how their greed is what actually brings the opposites results. They didn't took action because they were afraid of the financial impact witch now will be worst since they'll need more time to maintain the situation.

[@josepharimathea589]

this guy is an absolute FRAUD! both of his books are speculative fiction at best. what an embarrassing comment!

[@constantinosbikos7125]

- Yuval: “if I had to choose right now, between the United States and Greece on who is going to lead the world through this epidemic, I would definitely choose Greece.” - James:”...that’s so depressing....” Question: I understand this statement is, maybe, surprising or unexpected. Needs analysis to be understood (why Greece for example?). Someone needs to know how Greece has managed the crisis, even be living in Greece or know Greek culture to understand fully, why Greece (as a collective society/mentality and as a healthcare system) has succeeded in protecting human life so well; which also explains why Greece has some of the best physicians in the world. But “depressing” ....? The fact that the USA is unfit to lead and a small country is brought as an example of better leadership is “depressing”?? No James. It’s not depressing that the US of A has let the world down. What’s depressing is that we always expect America to lead and if they can’t or won’t, we find “depressing” the prospect of someone else, although small but acting as a good example for very good reasons, doing so.

[@empireoflightz]

I'm with you 100%, would love for other smaller countries to unite and lead us out of this crisis. I just think James' intention was that it's depressing that the country with the most political and economic power is so unfit to use this power to take a global leadership role, since it's much harder for smaller countries to do it.

[@ElizabethChangH]

It's no deppresing at all.

[@mssharmony]

I think he said it's depressing because he and his family live in the USA. It wasn't meant to be a dig against Greece.

[@kotare86]

@@mssharmony I think it was a dig at Greece. Why is the thought that the USA wouldn't be chosen to formulate the plan of action depressing? Wouldn't it be the opposite? It's track record is not great, Trump, Iraq wars, George Bush etc.

[@garethjones9328]

Really, China let the world down. China lied people died

[@royal23]

thank you for featuring Yuval Harari on this show and bring his thoughts to your audience.

[@uknasa007]

its the ppl above them in charge that invite guests on

[@jersydvl]

Yuval Noah Harari is trash.

[@d.k.2594]

Greece values science and health a lot. The majority of Greeks have a university degree and Greek doctors are considered one of the best in the world.

[@AthensG6]

I would definitely choose Greece 👏👏👏

[@michailalein]

I read his first book and he turned my view of human history completely upside down. Thanks for uploading this interview!

[@annomaly751]

Way to step up Greece 🇬🇷❤️

[@KonstantinosKarakasidis]

Greece loves you Harari

[@paulbennet7700]

No we don’t.

[@majincalathes7700]

the most important factor of Greece's success against the virus is the fact that the health system is public providing medical care to EVERY citizen, it doesn't matter whether you employed or unemployed you have full access to hospitals, icu, medication i hope this becomes an example for other countries and a lesson for many greeks who were raving about privatisation of the health sector

[@aggelinal6924]

actually it was the fact that we knew our health system was lacking (due to the years of crisis) & the great numbers of elderly population (like Spain & Italy) that lead to drastic measures and pretty good results compared to other countries. 🌾

[@esoteros]

The truth is that when the cases of people infected with the virus are out of control, no health system can stand it. That is, if the current Greek government did not react very quickly to the virus infection, you would now be counting thousands of dead Greeks.

[@alexd1121]

Majin Calathes same in France, UK, Spain, Italy....international perceptions are also related to how the respective national media covers their situations. Greece isn’t half as transparent as France for example.

[@xomeritis]

@@alexd1121 You can not hide dead people or the siren of ambulances.

[@alexd1121]

Thomas Xomeritis of course you can! Ask totalitarian regime heads of state!

[@mossimossi2]

Instead of complimenting Greece you had to go and say 'how depressing'.. great showmanship..

[@gmaria4187]

well if someone told you that your country is somehow ''destroying" the world you would say that too. Because us humans inevitably focus on the bad things and not on the bright side ( in this case the fact that Greece is doing amazing). By the way I do not say that what Greece does ( which happens to be my country and I am really proud of) is not important to refer to.

[@conniesedona116]

I thought he was merely saying it's depressing to realize that the US is not in a leadership role as it has been in the past.

[@gmaria4187]

@@conniesedona116 well that too, my English aren't perfect😊

[@AlexpxThreeTen]

Much respect to the LS w for inviting YNH on the show! Great guest for these times!

[@DarkEnergy_]

I chose Greece in 2018!! Over Australia... Will never go back!🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@IROKstarINK]

See I think this is the time to rise up. Clean house. Change our social economic system completely. Times have changed. It’s time for a change. There are only a small number of people in power who profit and benefit from our illusion of freedom. We are work horses for the greedy money hungry. When will we wake up and say hey wait a second, I’m working 50 hours a week and still can’t make ends meet!?? How’s that right?? Everyone has the right to have a living wage and live comfortably. The system is set up to benefit less than 1% of the world’s population the most.

[@squamish4244]

And politicians saying we don't have the money to combat global warming...when actually we do. Just the USA congress alone has pumped trillions of dollars into the economy in one month, enough money to build huge geoengineering plants to absorb ALL the CO2 we have put in the atmosphere in the last 200 years.

[@sofoss08]

I’m Greek and really dig this BUT can’t overcome how funny James Corden’s reaction is after Y. Harari says that he would choose Greece.. “wow this is quite depressing!!” Errrr... thanks??!! 😂😂

[@excellenceinrecycling4093]

sofoss08 I think it’s depressing for him because the U.S is totally dropping the ball on this. Zito Ellas!

[@virginiaplain100]

I think he meant it's depressing big powerful countries like the US and UK are failing miserably in handling this virus, but a small country that has dealt with economic problems for a decade is handling it better. Frankly as an American, it has been depressing to watch Greece, India and other countries thought to be poor handling the crisis better than this fucking country.

[@forevergamer2257]

Dear Yuval Noah Harari, Thank you for making me proud to be Greek. In fact, it's not new. We have done it in the past and we continue to do what we Greeks know how to do well. To protect the world and lead our world. This is not selfish, but as a historian you know this better than we do.

[@jersydvl]

would be nice if Yuval Noah Harari wasnt such an evil person

[@geenagr]

All goverments had to ask themselves a simple question: the people or the economy? Greece chose the people and were accused by European countries of spreading panic. On the contrary, countries like the US and the UK have not taken early measures because, until the last moment when they were made to take actin by public opinion, they were trying to save the economy. In the post covid world, countries will have to ask themselves that question again. Greece is trying to persuade the EU to go with european coronabonds to help countries like Italy, while people-can-go-to-hell Germany could not care less. So yeah...Greece all the way. As for the bracelets, let's not mix what people are willing to do to prevent a crisis and what people are willing to do when things are normal. We might have agreed to taking permission for going out, that does not mean we are willing to take permission forever. People around the world would react if told to wear a bracelet or anything of the sort. Absolutely not.

[@xjhonshmitx]

Europe choose people also over economy.

[@northers9683]

@@xjhonshmitx Nope... You can see that from Germany and Dutch who denies help with ease the economic measures in the "south" countries who got hit hard from covid and also sweeden that does almost nothing for covid19.... universities, restaurants, gyms, etc are still open...

[@ooneto193110]

Always critizicing politicians, that's easy, never say anything about your bosses, Zuckerberg, Gates, Brin, Bezos, Monsanto, Bayer....their not responsable for anything right?

[@geenagr]

Octavio M. V. Oneto No dear! Criticizing politicians is not an “easy” thing to do. It’s essential! One of the basic elements of Democracy. An elected politician you can criticize for wrongdoings without facing persecution. An elected politician who has to answer for his actions.

[@leodegas1510]

Geenagr I think in regards to the USA, you are wrong. We easily give up our rights for greed and convenience. To get an app, we will give up all kinds of personal info. Businesses in the US force us to pay by debit card instead of paper money, for examples gym memberships or self storage businesses. People are voluntarily putting in chips under their skin so they don't have to use a key to unlock doors to house or cars. Edit: not in US but in another country. Unfortunately we will be forced or gladly give up are rights and freedom.

This format can be a legendary format, that changes the world history, James Corden! The intellectuals, getting out of academics, serious tv shows, intellectual and exclusive institutions, (they can still be active there as well) and coming to public level, for nonexclusive, comprehensive platforms, sharing their wisdom in an understandable way, for the public and daily people. This would make the intellectual (in general) to understand the public, and learn ways to communicate in a more inclusive manner, and the audience will learn to increase their level of understanding about the world, without feeling stupid or rejected. Easy daily questions, down to the level of the easiest minds, should be addressed to intellectuals for a better world! Please continue!

[@yanzhang25]

Credit to James for coming up with this!!

[@rafaelarafaela1614]

Congrats to our Greece! Specifically to S. TSIODRAS! 💙 The best leader we could have. The man in charge of the mission to fight Covid-19.

[@danielgold7770]

guys his books are a must. he is brilliant.

[@philip6356]

I've been watching YNH since 2017! I could say that we're lucky to have this mind in our recent era! Before I knew him I was looking at the enlightenment scholars and philosophers like Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, Kant, and others with much jealousy till we finally have YNH. When you see him you'll just say that we're in a real "Age of Reason." Thanks Yuval Noah Harari and hope that one day seeing you in Saudi Arabia lecturing some of our students.

[@annomaly751]

GG you can be a brilliant speaker also

[@sandramae1772]

You know he wants to create new humans by merging them with artificial intelligence right?

[@sophiam1545]

I believe James is not saying anything bad about Greece, he is speaking of the state of the United States. Many “richer” countries have not taken Covid19 as a threat early on. My opinion is they felt safe by their health care system. What I assume is that they did not look at the ramifications of thousands of people dying, thousands being hospitalized what that would do to their health care system. I am currently living in Greece, we have a good government that saw that the financial crisis that we had has weakened our health care system. They know the limitations of the hospitals. I believe they care more about the people than the money we will lose. They locked us up fairly early on. It has been a struggle to be for sure, but it would cost us more if this decisive decision did not happen. We have been through a trial by fire for 12 years, we will get through this trial again. We have some great scientists and doctors and they do not have the arrogance not to see our limitations as a country. They work with what we have as a nation and try to make the best decision for all. I

[@andreicatana100]

His insights are pure gold.

[@ikm64]

I once heard it said... Some people ( in your life ) are a blessing...while others are more a challenge... Yuval somehow manages to be both... oh and boy am I grateful for that...certainly a gift from the 'gods'

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

Scanning the comments - so far, nothing dismissing him for being gay. In another time, not that long ago, there would have been many. Good.

[@Greezy2000]

Or israeli.

[@asicdathens]

It is his accent. Whenever Israelis speak English with modern Hebrew accent they usually sound like this. It is the way they talk nothing strange.

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

The original little mermaid was written by Hans Christian Andersen. Read it again with the thought that historians are now sure he was gay and he could not profess his love for another man because he would loose everything including his art and it would be like walking on broken glass the rest of his life. The story is about himself

[@ronzyl1]

Stupid comment, really...

[@roybean7166]

@@ronzyl1 stem saam met jou.

[@skybridgetrans5931]

I'm working on translating one of your interviews on DW news to French. Your opening statement in this interview really struck a chord for me. I'm currently living with people who are denying the pandemic, given that we live in a remote area of Canada. Continue ton bon travail M. Harari ~

[@SegwayThessaloniki]

Natural way of thinking by a really valuable mind. I'm sorry for your depression caused by the Greek paradigm. Let's just all hope in a pattent-free vaccine.

[@annomaly751]

what is the Greek paradigm?

[@SegwayThessaloniki]

@@annomaly751 the way we (Greeks) handle with the pandemic crisis. So far...

[@thelifestyleguru926]

"I would definitely choose Greece to be leading the world now" Well said, Greece is setting an example for us all, like many other times. COMPASSION OVER COMPETITION.

[@ireneneuschwander6010]

Listening to you Mister Corden and to the guests you have the wisdom to invite, is a daily gift!

[@adrianflo6481]

I just fucking love all of his books merely for the fact that he condenses the human condition in a way that makes you feel like you could have come up with it; it makes you feel really smart. Its a joy to read and you learn a lot.

[@drfeelgood9814]

'There is no adults in the room' ...so accurate!🙏

[@jonathanremple5074]

How this video only has 120,000 views says a lot about how little our society cares about thinking critically. Brilliant mind.

[@Athinakap30]

Wow never ever thought someone would say that. Living in Athens, I know what they are talking about, our doctors. They are very good. After his comment, I have lost any kind of respect to James Corden! Depressing was your answer

[@johndee1653]

He was depressed that the wealthyest and most powerful nation on earth is so unfit to lead . No slur on Greece ,,,they set the example that US can not achieve .

[@marihitiro9530]

Dear James, up until the day I saw your interview with Yuval Noah Harari, I was a big fan of yours. I enjoyed what you were doing, trying to make our lives happier, matching your talent and good vibes, with those of other bigger stars. I was hugely disappointed with the highly unfortunate choice of words, re Greece compared to the USA, not just because I am a proud, humble Greek, that is grateful for our current government, especially after being heavily beaten by 10 years of economic crisis, but because, under such dire times, I would expect from a public figure like yourself, more humbleness, rather than confirming that you are still living in a bubble created by Hollywood stardom and fame. Indeed, small, unpopular, hard beaten nations, can shine at times, and can lead the way, and there is no shame in doing so. People around the world, especially, wealthy, and famous individuals like yourself, should feel less untouchable, as this pandemic health, financially, socially, psychologically, wise, affects us all, and there are no distinctions made. So, a public apology is expected, as good examples, rays of hope, is all we need, and we should be building on that, especially influencers like yourself. For a better world, with less prejudice, and discrimination. Mari

[@cyruskalali8222]

He is so great. A young Aristotle. I love Yuval.. He is one of the few intellectuals who brings wisdom and care and calmness to us during these hard times. Thanks so very much yuval from Iran

[@sandramae1772]

You know he wants to create new humans by merging them with artificial intelligence.....

[@ladyx8332]

Yuval has changed my life completely since I read his masterpiece Homo Deus. Many things I learned from it. guys I really recommend you to read that book.

[@waltjim]

Would you say he advocates for globalism?

[@ruthlieberman7157]

Alberto he certainly not a nationalist.

[@ladyx8332]

@@waltjimIn each interview , he encourages people to cooperate with each other despite their race, needs, belief and religion. Hence he's globalist.

[@nobaso620]

YNH I have so much respect for you.I hope humanity can learn to appreciate your views.

[@wrabyapta]

THE INTERVIEW SHOULD BE LONGER!

[@jeff-onedayatatime.2870]

I always liked James...and now i see what a person of great humanity he is...his compassion and concern is evident. Dr. Harari's books are excellent (although I haven't read the third one yet)

[@keithdillon1766]

God Bless You, James. Mr. Garcia is absolutely right. I look forward to the return of the Sidewalk Musicals, but the one thing we (myself included) need more than anything in these troubled times is leadership. Mr. Harari sounds like the kind of person I would gladly follow.

[@beverleycarroll1551]

"there are no adults in the room"........wonderful words

[@faridahoyelude4120]

God this is specially made for me. I love James and above all professor harari is life me my biggest inspiration in life. 🙏

[@juliewood823]

Thank you Yuval 👍🏽

[@tidonny9325]

Hi James, I think you are brill always. I play one of your videos every morning to help me smile going through this and it always works. And when hubby comes in "I'd say to him you have to watch this one". On a Zoom the other nights I said to friends to check them out. But this guy you are interviewing is amazing. I would love to hear more from people like him. I bought his book and I couldn't put it down. His predictions can some times be scary but then you say to yourself, "wake up this is happening right now." Will you please get more experts like this. People who think deeper and are able to see a world that we are not able to, whether it's good or bad because I think we all deserve the truth and not fairy tales. We can get takeaways that are not pushed by the government. Then you might be able to think a different way: "Damn this is the way it is, I'm not able to change it, so here is what I'm going to do to keep myself well and get through it" . I know all the other stuff about distancing and cleaning non-stop. But will we be able to give one another a hug anytime soon? Will we be able to go somewhere that has sun.? Thank you for all your shows. Ti-Dublin

[@andreina9400]

First time here and I need celebrate that a comedy/entertainment show is interviewing a philosopher and historian during a time of political crisis. We need to recover trust on academy, foster trust on science and ensure freedom of press to have reliable sources of information in the future.

[@wizzardalphabetical9681]

I'm a citizen of Greece and I feel that I must say two words about all of this. This Greek "success", even if is too early, nothing is over yet, anyway, this great response of my country was a result of some major and important things: 1. My country was suffering a 10year bankruptcy and depression, so we were ready and in a "emergency status" already 2. Government acted quickly and responsibly, listening to the SCIENTISTS, and 3. People obeyed. We stayed TF home, listened to the specialists and stopped fricking believing in superstitious stupidities You all welcome to Greece. Dr. Harari, my respects ✌️

[@trevorz459]

I'm from USA and will be moving there now 😅

[@paulbennet7700]

What about now that you are the only country with lockdown in Europe? Wake the fuck up people, Harari is selling his agenda of NWO and the Great Reset

[@nestoraspanagiotopoulos2859]

International recognition for us Greeks is something that we need very much. During the past years our governments were so incapable and inadequate and we paid the consequences. This is the first time after a lot of years, that we feel proud of dealing such an important issue so effectively

[@CClearly0]

Thank you , great and brilliant interview ..... James please get your friends at other shows to interview Yuval Noah Harari. , we need to share this 🙏❤️

[@aether44j]

We should share this on each of our social media networks , this is good information that can give people hope and direction.

[@conversacionesconmipadre]

He was a silly cat on one of the worst movies of all times and now he's talking to one of the most renowned thinkers of all time! James Corden, you were a superstar in Cats but now you are transcending into something very important. Thank you for a great interview and thank you to Yuval Noah Harari, one of the greatest minds of our time.

[@ellenbello4906]

Thank you James, you have had wonderful guests. Love tuning in.

[@jhunt5578]

Yuval is a legend. I've read all of his books. Get more guests like him rather than the regular crowd. The states has been dumbed down and put on a crusade against intellectuals for too long.

[@jameslynch3422]

Let me guess……you and all your buddies are vaxed and boosted. And your all getting sick! Not me! Not MY friends that have had NO VAX shots. We are not getting sick. Think about it. You believe in your “science”. We all worship something!

[@thesadguyfromtheeast6349]

You've got a really precious guest

[@palemoonlight96]

Great thinker of our times, wish Hans Rosling was also still here to guide the world in these hard times, people like them make the world better

[@sm_artx]

This man is a genius! He has been one of the most influential authors in my life.

[@takudzwamazwienduna]

I'm an aspiring African author on social issues and contemporary history. I'm about to publish my first book and my biggest influence has definitely been Yuval. Just like there are Darwinian scholars, I consider myself a Hararian scholar, the man is a legend!

[@maryjoan4128]

I dont agree with everything BUT its fantastic that you are sharing alternate thoughts with the US citizens.

[@raresmircea]

maryjoan The US citizens contain a lot of divergent views but in general they have the best alternate facts ever 👌

[@nemo9248]

Things are bad .....when this expert has to talk to James Corden

[@gabyreiss3100]

Shalom Yuval, very interesting and so correct listen to the science.. Toda Rabah

[@askbob2009]

story is so clear and makes sense...

[@yi9621]

Thanks for this interview, James!

[@OstasHs]

The reason the nation of Greece is practically getting out of this unscathed is because the governing political body decided to listen to the experts in that country. The Greeks, when hit with adversity, have always performed well. A recent example besides their handing of the pandemic was Turkey's failed attempt to blackmail Europe by transferring illegal immigrants and desperate people to the Greek border. Greece was phenomenally successful in protecting its border and at the same time dealing with constant turkish provocations. I just don't get what is happening in Italy, Spain, UK and a few others. As for the USA, I live here and I follow the news. The US is plagued by a President who is filled with hubris.

[@sutzuki]

πάει θα μας ματιάσουν , έχουν φαγωθει όλοι ,φτου φτου σκόρδα ... :-)

[@mpahou1]

LOL!!!! Με έκανες να γελάσω χαρούμενα σήμερα. ευχαριστώ.

[@forevergamer2257]

Είπες για σκόρδο..... Ξέρεις γιατί ο Ερντογάν μοίρασε κολόνια στους τούρκους όταν έπιασε η επιδημία; Γιατί οι τούρκοι τρώνε πολλά κρεμύδια και σκόρδα ( λόγω του ότι δρουν αντιβακτηριακά ) για να ξεβρωμίσουν.

[@sutzuki]

@Gregorio_S "greece in doing an amazing job in containing this epidemic"... Μην είσαι μιζέρος.. Αν νομίζεις ότι με αυτές τις φράσεις σε φτύνουν τότε θα ναι πράγματι για να μην σε ματιασουν.. Γιατί δεν ειναι περιφρονητικα. Πολύ πολύ μιζέρος να το βλέπεις έτσι.

[@Αφροδιτη-ψ9ο]

@Gregorio_S προφανώς και θα πουν 'ακόμα και η Ελλαδα' . Υποτίθεται η Αμερική είναι ποιο ανεπτυγμένο κράτος ,συγκριτικά λέει το πως ένα κράτος λιγότερο ανεπτυγμένο κάνει καλύτερη δουλειά. Δεν μας ειπε τριτοκοσμικους ούτε απολιτιστους ,απλά η Αμερική που θα περίμενες να ναι το παράδειγμα δεν κατάφερε τίποτα ενώ η Ελλάδα με ένα ευθραστο σύστημα υγείας και μια ποιο εύθραστη οικονομία χειρίζεται την κατάσταση μακράν καλύτερα, πως είναι φτυσιμο αυτο; Απαξιωτικο για την Αμερική είναι να σου λένε πως ένα κράτος 'κατωτερο' έπραξε καλύτερα.

[@SunMoonDivinity]

sutzuki , 🧿💕

[@junslykitay3956]

More of this James.. thank you so much for sharing..

[@mickey5365]

Could you open this video to translate? I would like to share this meaningful interview with my friends in Japan. Thanks.

[@valorespodcast]

Amazing interview! Really inspired by Yuval's words. As a small KZbin entrepreneur who started promoting exactly these kinds of conversations, I believe protagonism, responsibility, and compassion represent the traits that every single individual on Earth should embrace as core values going forward.

[@jersydvl]

Yuval Noah Harari sucks

[@dadgerm]

One should also understand that Greece isn’t experiencing the political climate of the US. In fact, non of the countries that are and have done well are experiencing the state of the USA. It’s easy to make comparison while ignoring key and important factors. It always feels good to hear what makes you feel good, but as soon as it doesn’t, then it troubles you

[@muntahafaiaaz]

Respect for corden to bring Harari in his show!!

[@FionaEm]

I started Yuval's book about the history of humanity a few months before the COVID pandemic. I found myself thinking about what he wrote and applying it to the way the pandemic is being managed and experienced. I don't agree with everything he writes, but it certainly makes me think!

[@PhilSowden]

Happy to hear YNH's view of our situation. I've read two of his books and learned a lot from them.

[@sawnaing-q3f]

One of the brightest minds of our time!

[@lenavalavani8887]

As Greek , I feel great to hear that we did better than others.As human, I have a serious anxiety about the role of fear and govemental control methods.It's an opportunity to make solidarity a way of thinking and acting in every day life.

[@zoramsanga76]

Did anyone notice the wooden truck toy at the bottom of the bookshelf? Amazing.

[@bb-if1cn]

This is amazing! More of this James!!! 👌

[@Fernuso]

This is brilliant thank you we need this excellent guests

[@divyarawat3409]

More of this please.

[@KatharineOsborne]

Harari is always so good (and optimistic!). I recommend his Ted Talk and his books.