One hundred thousand years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights; to trust money, books, and laws; and to be enslaved by bureaucracy, timetables, and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come? In Sapiens, Professor Yuval Noah Harari spans the whole of human history, from the very first humans to walk the earth to the radical—and sometimes devastating—breakthroughs of the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions. Drawing on insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics, and incorporating full-color illustrations throughout the text, he explores how the currents of history have shaped our human societies, the animals and plants around us, and even our personalities. Have we become happier as history has unfolded? Can we ever free our behavior from the legacy of our ancestors? And what, if anything, can we do to influence the course of the centuries to come? Bold, wide-ranging, and provocative, Sapiens integrates history and science to challenge everything we thought we knew about being human: our thoughts, our actions, our heritage...and our future.
Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian, philosopher, and best-selling author known for his insightful analysis of the history and future of mankind. His most notable works include "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" and "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow," which have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.
Harari's writing style is clear, engaging, and thought-provoking, making complex ideas accessible to a wide audience. His contributions to literature include challenging conventional wisdom and offering fresh perspectives on the human experience.
Harari's impact on the literary genre of history and philosophy is significant, as he has sparked widespread discussion and debate on topics such as evolution, technology, and the role of humans in shaping the future. "Sapiens" is his most famous work, offering a sweeping narrative of the history of our species and how we have come to dominate the planet.
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