Fareed Zakaria with Malcolm Gladwell: Age of Revolutions

Fareed Zakaria and Malcolm Gladwell discuss Fareed’s new book, The Age of Revolutions, which investigates three historic eras that have shattered and shaped humanity and hold profound lessons for today. These include the economic revolution in the Netherlands in the 17th century, the political revolution in France in the 18th Century, and the Industrial Revolution in Britain in the 19th Century. Against these paradigm-shifting historical eras, Zakaria describes our current situation, unpacking the four revolutions we are living through now in globalization, technology, identity, and geopolitics.

Recorded March 26, 2024, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

[ugluduck]

A Genuine man . . . very Humble and Wise . I real joy to listen and a LOT to learn from . Thank you so much Fareed !!

[appropriatelyinappropriate]

I love that it takes 40 mins to start talking about Fareed's book:) I could listen to these guys exchange stories and thoughts all day. It's incredible how much can be learned about global hot button issues by listening to 2 guys talking about their experiences growing up and interacting with different cultures--while contextualizing that experience expertly. Both men are voracious consumers of other people's stories with a purpose (seemingly) to find hope, connection and insight that we can all apply in our lives. Their analysis of the outside world carries more weight with me because they appear to have applied that analysis inward first. Big fan.

[DottieStanley]

What a great interview! I love Fareed! He is so knowledgeable of our world. We need more people like him spreading the truth and teaching us about the history of the world.

[laurascholz]

I could listen to these two all day. So smart and interesting!

[ronalddearman]

Absolutely fantastic interview. I tip my hat to you, Mr. Gladwell.

[carmencortelyou]

I’ve been an admirer of Fareed Zakaria for several years and have read a couple of his previous books. I’m reading this one now and I think it’s possibly his best yet.

[JoseAngelHernandez-PhD]

Amazing interview. I tip my hat to Malcom for his interviewing/conversational chops and to Fareed for writing this book.

[thinktwice-meie]

Thank you. So lovely to listen to the two of you. I don´t know if anyone on earth equals Malcolm´s ability to listen and ask questions .

[busa]

My two fav authors. One of the best interviews I’ve seen. Enjoyed it throughly.

[patrioticindian]

What a treat to see two greatly admired people in such a nice conversation.

[justafewquestions]

Fareed Zakaria with Malcolm Gladwell It was great that Malcolm Gladwell did do another basic interview.😎

[Mary-Mar]

This conversation is fascinating on so many levels. I love the question of if history should be written by the immigrants. A very good question!

[majozishow]

Great dialogue! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[jaymacpherson]

Fareed taught me that my Alma mater was established by William of Orange, as I did not know he was the William of William and Mary. He teaches me many things, though I am embarrassed to have not known the William of Orange connection and thus mention it here.

[sachalgidwani]

Impressive interview, great conversation, model for how interviews should be. Thank you enlightening us.

[shashanks.k]

Thank you for bringing the 2 together. ❤

[Dctosd]

Mr. Gladwell's tangents always makes things interesting - excellent interviewer. He needs a Charlie Rose-like show.

[PetrBenesPBE]

I enjoyed every second of this interview, thank you. A combination of knowledge and wisdom delivered with charm and humility. Inspiring!

[cocoatmidnight]

My first trip overseas was to Italy in 1978. In Rome’s airport there were soldiers with guns & signs to vote communist. Very scary for the first time out of America. Since then I have the wonderful experience of traveling to many countries to learn their culture. Fortunate life.

[indiacenterofwestchester]

Loved this interview! It would be wonderful to have Farid in Westchester! We need to learn his perspective on a better world to live in and share it with dignity, respect and peace!