"Lo que es cierto sobre los sueños individuales también es cierto sobre los mitos colectivos"
— Yuval Noah Harari
Simplified Meaning:
When you look at your own dreams, they often reflect your deepest thoughts, fears, and hopes. Similarly, collective myths, which are stories shared by many people in a culture, show the values, beliefs, and concerns of that society. Just like personal dreams reveal what matters to an individual, these myths reveal what matters to a group of people. Think about it this way: In ancient times, Greek myths told stories about gods, heroes, and monsters. These myths helped people understand their world and gave them lessons about bravery, loyalty, and the consequences of hubris (excessive pride). By looking at these shared stories, we can see what the Greeks valued and worried about. In the same way, modern stories and movies often show what people today care about, like fighting for justice or understanding technology. These shared narratives reflect collective hopes and fears, just as our personal dreams reflect individual ones. By paying attention to both our dreams and our shared stories, we can learn more about what is important to us and to society as a whole.