Fareed Zakaria | Age of Revolutions

Explore the revolutions that define our era and their lessons for our polarized world with CNN host and bestselling author Fareed Zakaria. In this enlightening discussion, Zakaria delves into the past to shed light on the present, examining how revolutions in the 17th-century Netherlands, the French Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution have shaped modern politics and economics.

Drawing from his new book, "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present," Zakaria explores how present-day revolutions in globalization, technology, identity, and geopolitics are reshaping our world. Despite the disruptions and anxieties these revolutions have caused, Zakaria offers a hopeful outlook, suggesting that wise action can revive the liberal international order and relegate populism to history's dustbin.

Don't miss this insightful conversation that combines intellectual range, historical insight, and a vision for a better future, as Zakaria reframes our understanding of the turbulent times we live in.

Photo by Jeremy Freeman/CNN.

April 8, 2024

Speakers

Fareed Zakaria
Host, CNN’s "Fareed Zakaria GPS"; Columnist, The Washington Post; Author, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present; X @FareedZakaria

In Conversation with Mustafa Suleyman
CEO, Microsoft AI; Author, The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century’s Greatest Dilemma; X @mustafasuleyman

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[NP]

Good to see two intellectuals of Islamic background (one Syrian, one Indian) sitting and discussing worldly affairs at the forefront of humanity.

I wish we could see that taking place at the Islamic world itself.

[dirkhan]

Both Mustafa and Fareed are gems in their respective fields and this should speak volumes about the importance of immigrants. Looking at the immigrants as the “other” isn’t gonna to be good for the West at a time of global challenges and rise of China

[halberlin]

Great to be listening to Fareed's wealth of wisdom and Mustafa Suleyman's thoughts on the social fabric ...

[nathanngumi]

A great conversation, can't wait to read the book!

[farukulislambracaibrac]

Excellent discussion and very good topics you have brought in the eyes of the conscious world.

[andersonsystem]

I wish he was still the CEO of inflection Ai . Pi is the most revolutionary Ai on the market and it had the ability to shape the world,

[lizgichora]

Thank you Fareed Zakaria for a wonderful historical conversation.

[mekonnentadesse]

man you hit the nail on the head . the three Gs

[ArunCannan]

I hope the Left listens to Fareed and course corrects

[zaryalai]

Freed is a product of empire which is in decline, and he insists on continuity. However, owners of Global Capital is shifting toward South.

[akfiofficial]

The video link featuring Fareed Zakaria and Mustafa Suleyman provides insightful perspectives on AI and societal changes. However, it misses a crucial discussion on sustainability.
Sustainability is an integral aspect of technological advancements, including AI. The absence of this topic in the video leaves the conversation incomplete.
To enhance the comprehensiveness and relevance of the content, it is recommended to incorporate a segment discussing the environmental impact of AI technologies. This could include strategies for sustainable AI development, the energy consumption of AI systems, and how AI can contribute to sustainability solutions. This addition would provide a more holistic view of AI's role in the age of technological revolutions. .

[onomatopoeia]

On the 2020 platform segment. I think the party died. Just I have been saying for a couple odd years now. They need to go the way of the Whigs.

[Anantham]

Sir .. U mentioned Swedish president, Denmark president and France’s ( future president ) with a connection to fascist parties, but they are democratically elected and it’s a response from people for problems they are suffering like extremism, terrorism, crime against women, radicalism and fanaticism.

[theheavyweight]

All I received was Great Britain would be the 51st state in the USA in terms of income per capital behind missssippi.

[alimi-yaoadam]

These are the folks who should dominate media and public discourse but unfortunately the hawks, extremists, racists and bigots have taken over civil discussions.

[johnanderson]

I think psychologically openness can scare people & become threatening and lead to a retreat from change. Indeed, openness can be threatening to existing places where people are comfortable. Shifts we are experiencing now can be very scary & lead to a retreat from massive new changes on the horizon. Adaptation can be threatening as new changes bring both promise & threat; but it also means retreating from reality. It makes threatens us with uncertainty. It is indeed a time of profound change & holds both promise & threats.

[oliverjamito]

Students what is too far? Made so close as can even washed thy FEET to be given New feet and wiping thy tears from your eyes! Fulfillment come here! Loving you without shame but with boldness!

[oliverjamito]

These are set UNDERFOOT! Underfoot from all my shared "i" AM. Fareed remember #'s came from here!

[anderb]

The Dutch certainly played a very important role, but don't forget the Scots in terms of changing political and social structures in relation to the industrial revolution, but, anyway, thanks for the great conversation ....

[nasiruddin]

The title of the book could be 'Age of Retrogession'.