In a small tribe, you know everybody. Everything is based on personal relationships and trust between individuals. How does a society function when you do not know 99.99% of the people in your nation? Why do you bother paying taxes to fund schools, roads or hospitals that you might never use? Nationalism is essential for extending trust and mutual responsibility beyond the tribe. From the @NYTOpinion with @EzraKleinShow, May 2026. Watch the whole thing: bit.ly/YNH-EKS #YuvalNoahHarari #