It does not mean nationalism should be abolished or humankind turned into homogenous gray goop; there is still room for good patriotism that celebrates national uniqueness and special obligations towards one's nation, but one should not confuse being unique with being supreme, and uniqueness does not negate obligations towards other groups.
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Yuval Noah HarariEvidence Quote
“There is still plenty of room in the world for the good kind of patriotism that celebrates the uniqueness of my nation and my special obligations towards it. But we shouldn't confuse being unique with being supreme.”
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Nationalism in the 21st Century - Yuval Noah Harari at the India Today Conclave 2018— Yuval Noah HarariCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:45:00 AM
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