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Yuval Noah Harari Frames Knowledge Behaviour Relevance Paradox
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Historian Yuval Noah Harari articulates a paradox about knowledge, saying that information must change behaviour to be useful, yet rapid behavioural shifts can quickly obsolete it. He draws on themes from Sapiens, Homo Deus and 21 Lessons to argue that learning today requires continuous updating amid fast technological and social change. The piece underscores adapting and applying insights, rather than passive consumption, as vital for navigating modern information environments.
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