Events

Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian, philosopher, and world-renowned bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, the Sapiens: A Graphic History series, Unstoppable Us, and Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to Artificial Intelligence. His books have sold more than 45 million copies and have been translated into 65 languages, establishing him as one of the most influential intellectuals of our time.

 

We are living through the greatest information revolution in human history. To understand its consequences, we must first understand how information has been transmitted through the ages – from oral traditions in ancient civilizations to the digital networks shaping our society today. Humans have always built power through large-scale cooperation networks, but these networks were often based on fictions, myths, and collective illusions. In the 21st century, artificial intelligence facilitates the spread of misinformation and shapes a reality in which it is increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from fiction. 

 

This event will explore the defining questions of our era:

Will technology be an ally or a threat to democracy? Can we build a new infrastructure of trust – and who will shape it? In his talk, Yuval Noah Harari connects historical insight with future challenges, exploring how to fight lies without silencing freedom – and why trust is the key to a stable society in the digital age.

 

 

15:30 – 16:00
Entrance to the hall

 

16:00
Event introduction

 

16:05 – 16:45
Panel: Who is setting the agenda?
In the age of artificial intelligence and digital platforms, who decides what is important, true, and worth our attention – humans or machines?
This panel brings together experts in media, communication, technology, law, and history to discuss who shapes the public narrative and how power dynamics are shifting in the information age.

 

16:45 – 18:00
Coffee and snack break in the Main Hall lobby

 

18:00
Introduction and welcome of Yuval Noah Harari

 

18:05 – 18:50
Yuval Noah Harari
Building Trust in the Age of Disinformation – What Future Awaits Us?
– Moderated interview

 

18:50 – 19:20
Q&A – Audience questions for Yuval Noah Harari

 

17:30 – 18:00
Student arrival, coffee and snacks in the Small Hall lobby

 

18:05 – 19:20
Yuval Noah Harari