Are civilisations destined to fail?

What is the fate of civilisations? In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Soraya Salam explores whether the collapse of civilisations is inevitable or whether they ultimately reinvent themselves. 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.  The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube