Ep11. Chapter 11 - Imperial Visions

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Ep11. Chapter 11 - Imperial Visions

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In this episode, we dive into Chapter 11 of Sapiens, where Yuval Noah Harari unpacks the rise and legacy of empires. From Rome to the British Raj, empires have shaped human history not just through conquest, but through imagination. Harari argues that empires are built on shared myths—stories that unite diverse peoples under a single banner.

We explore how empires spread culture, religion, and language, often leaving behind legacies that outlast their political power. But Harari doesn’t shy away from the darker truths: imperialism often came at the cost of justice and equality. So, were empires engines of progress or tools of oppression? Or both?

Tune in as we unravel the paradox of imperial visions—how imagined orders forged real-world empires that continue to shape our lives today.

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