Are civilisations destined to fail?
March 3, 2026
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Are civilisations destined to fail?
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<p>What is the fate of civilisations?</p> <p>In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> podcast, host Soraya Salam explores whether the collapse of civilisations is inevitable or whether they ultimately reinvent themselves.</p> <p>Joined by Payal Arora, Jonathan A.C. Brown, Joseph Tainter and Faisal Devji, the discussion explores the fate of civilisations through political narratives, economy and technology. </p> <p>The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version. </p> <p><strong>Connect with us:</strong></p> <p>@AJEPodcasts on <a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a></p>
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