Yuval Noah Harari and Natalie Portman on the Future of the World

Yuval Noah Harari

Prof. Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher and the global bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, the graphic adaptation series Sapiens: A Graphic History, and Unstoppable Us, his first series of books for children. His books have sold over 45 million copies in 65 languages, with Sapiens alone selling 25 million copies since it was first published in 2013. A New York Times and Sunday Times #1 bestseller, Sapiens spent an incredible 96 consecutive weeks in the top 3 of the Sunday Times bestseller list. Yuval Noah Harari is also behind Sapienship – an international social impact company focused on education and storytelling, which he co-founded with his husband Itzik Yahav. Harari is considered one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals today.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman is an Academy award-winning actress (BLACK SWAN), director, and activist. Most recently, Portman was seen Alex Garland’s highly anticipated second feature, ANNIHILATION and will soon hit the big screen once again in Xavier Dolan’s film, THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JOHN F. DONOVAN and Brady Corbet’s VOX LUX. Natalie is set to begin filming for her next sci-fi appearance as Laura Wallace in Noah Hawley’s LIFE ON EARTH this summer. Previously Natalie appeared in Pablo Larraín’s film, JACKIE, in which she starred as First Lady Jacqueline F. Kennedy. For the role, Portman was nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA Award, and won the Critics’ Choice Award. She wrote, directed, produced, and starred in A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS. She has also executive produced and narrated the recently released documentary EATING ANIMALS. The film examines mankind’s dietary choices and is based on Jonathan Safran Foer’s memoir.

In addition to her film work, Portman also devotes her time to several humanitarian causes. A Harvard graduate with a degree in psychology, Portman has studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.