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What if the technology you use every day is rewiring society for conflict? Historian Yuval Noah Harari reveals the disturbing pattern hiding in plain sight, and Adrian Wells breaks down why this matters for how we think about our future. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why false news spreads 6x faster than truth on social media (and what this means for society) • The historical pattern that connects rapid tech change to social upheaval • How your brain's ancient trust mechanisms are being hijacked by algorithms designed for engagement • The specific warning signs Harari sees that mirror pre-conflict periods in history 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to understand the forces shaping our world beyond the headlines. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces Harari's urgent warning about tech and conflict [02:15] The 30-year shift: from human-speed to algorithm-speed information [04:45] Why your brain trusts the wrong sources in the digital age [07:30] The historical pattern: tech disruption leads to social fractures [09:00] False news vs. truth: the 6x speed difference that's changing everything [11:15] What we can learn from past conflicts to navigate what's coming This isn't doom and gloom. It's pattern recognition. Harari spent decades studying how societies break down and rebuild. The signs he's pointing to aren't speculation, they're historical precedent playing out in real time. The question isn't whether technology will continue reshaping society. It's whether we'll recognize the patterns early enough to think our way through them clearly. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: Yuval Harari, social media psychology, historical patterns, critical thinking, technology impact

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