What can history teach us when the world feels like it's falling apart?
In this wide-ranging conversation, Elena Petrova sits down with Atul Singh, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Fair Observer, to unpack the state of global institutions, media narratives, and why understanding history is more urgent than ever.
🟢 Key Themes:
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Why humans tend not to learn from history—and the few times we actually do
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The rise of ideological echo chambers and the founding of Fair Observer
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Why global inequality, deindustrialization, and elite disconnect fuel division
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How the decline of institutions is pushing the world into a “pre-1914” moment
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What education must become to rebuild community and cohesion
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Atul’s personal story: law, the military, mountaineering, and founding a media platform
🎧 Tune in to hear bold, unfiltered insights on the past, the present, and how we might still shape a better future, even in the darkest of times.
About Atul Singh:
Atul Singh is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Fair Observer, a global media platform for fact-checked, diverse perspectives. He has taught at UC Berkeley and IIT Gandhinagar, holds degrees from Oxford and Wharton, and has a rich background in law, military service, and entrepreneurship. Atul’s work focuses on history, political economy, and civic education, offering a panoramic view of today’s global challenges.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Hc9DYReetBjiiRgPTEfbA
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairobserver
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairobserver/
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