Nature of man Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““It is easy for us to accept that the division of people into ‘superiors’ and ‘commoners’ is a figment of the imagination. Yet the idea that all humans are equal is also a myth.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: History of Equality, 2020
Both social hierarchies and absolute equality are imagined constructs.
In simple terms: Hierarchies and equality are ideas.
Key Takeaway
Question accepted social myths.
Themes
equality
hierarchy
myth
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- activism
- social reform
Key Concepts
sociology
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What myths shape your view?
- How can we create fair systems?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical necessities.
