# Civilization is Not What They Told You

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Podcast: [artificially aware](https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027)
Published: 2026-09-19T15:00:00+00:00
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What if everything you believed about human civilization—its progress, its purpose, its destiny—was built on a lie? Daniel Quinn’s novel *Ishmael* invites us into a thought-provoking dialogue between a man and a telepathic gorilla named Ishmael, who challenges humanity's deepest assumptions about its place in the world. Through a mix of philosophical insights and a chilling look at the ecological consequences of our actions, *Ishmael* breaks down the myths that drive modern society and reveal the illusions of human supremacy and endless growth. This video dives deep into Quinn’s groundbreaking themes of “Takers” vs. “Leavers,” totalitarian agriculture, and the power of myth, questioning everything from our origin stories to our impact on the planet. Get ready to see the world through Ishmael's eyes—you may never look at humanity the same way again. Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1] #IshmaelBook #DanielQuinn #PhilosophicalFiction #HumanCivilization #EnvironmentalWisdom Become a member of this channel to enjoy benefits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6gJYYFDueIzAk_Jn6SmZw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad ch…

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