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Sapiens and Homo Deus: The E-book Collection: A Brief History of Humankind and A Brief History of Tomorrow
Discover humanity’s past and its future in this in this special e-book collection featuring Sapiens—a reading pick of President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg—and its acclaimed companion Homo Deus.
816 pages, ebook
Published February 21, 2017
About the author
Yuval Noah Harari
72 books34.2k followersProfessor Harari was born in Haifa, Israel, to Lebanese parents in 1976. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford in 2002, and is now a lecturer at the Department of History, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
He specialized in World History, medieval history and military history. His current research focuses on macro-historical questions: What is the relation between history and biology? What is the essential difference between Homo sapiens and other animals? Is there justice in history? Does history have a direction? Did people become happier as history unfolded?
Prof. Harari also teaches a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) titled A Brief History of Humankind.
Prof. Harari twice won the Polonsky Prize for Creativity and Originality, in 2009 and 2012. In 2011 he won the Society for Military History’s Moncado Award for outstanding articles in military history.
He specialized in World History, medieval history and military history. His current research focuses on macro-historical questions: What is the relation between history and biology? What is the essential difference between Homo sapiens and other animals? Is there justice in history? Does history have a direction? Did people become happier as history unfolded?
Prof. Harari also teaches a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) titled A Brief History of Humankind.
Prof. Harari twice won the Polonsky Prize for Creativity and Originality, in 2009 and 2012. In 2011 he won the Society for Military History’s Moncado Award for outstanding articles in military history.
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March 3, 2017
This is a book that is both entertaining and thought provoking. As the title suggests, it tells of a brief history of mankind divided into three segments: cognitive revolution, agricultural revolution and technological revolution.
In a way this book very much reminds me of "Justice" by Michael Sandel, in the sense that it questions my own interpretation of human civilisation. Is it justifiable that men were traditionally more superior than women? Did people become domesticated by wheat, rice & potatoes in the transition into agricultural society or was it an improvement? Do modern day technologies empower people or do they enslave people?
Unlike other books on human history, this book offers a new perspective into our progress as human civilisation.
In a way this book very much reminds me of "Justice" by Michael Sandel, in the sense that it questions my own interpretation of human civilisation. Is it justifiable that men were traditionally more superior than women? Did people become domesticated by wheat, rice & potatoes in the transition into agricultural society or was it an improvement? Do modern day technologies empower people or do they enslave people?
Unlike other books on human history, this book offers a new perspective into our progress as human civilisation.
July 7, 2017
Should be required reading for all.
October 22, 2017
A thought provoking history of humankind
I spent my summer reading the first book, Homo Deus and found it one of the most interesting nonfiction books I’ve ever read. I learned so much more about our ancestors and appreciate their sophistication and realizing that progress is a mixed bag, both positive and negative..
The second volume, Homo Deus, took longer; partially because I had less time to read for pleasure and because it painted a disturbing picture of where we are heading as a species. I highly recommend you read both. They will give you ideas that will be difficult to leave behind.
I spent my summer reading the first book, Homo Deus and found it one of the most interesting nonfiction books I’ve ever read. I learned so much more about our ancestors and appreciate their sophistication and realizing that progress is a mixed bag, both positive and negative..
The second volume, Homo Deus, took longer; partially because I had less time to read for pleasure and because it painted a disturbing picture of where we are heading as a species. I highly recommend you read both. They will give you ideas that will be difficult to leave behind.
April 1, 2018
The concept of Imagined Reality was groundbreaking.
March 16, 2018
A book that delights every person who knows how algorithms and computers work. It makes them feel less alone with their own realisation of the systemic human - machine and DNA- algorithm convergence (a realisation that one better keeps, still, for oneself, since 80% of us humans believe in a form of other of creationism or spiritual entities that govern life). This book follows a rigurous logic, is well documented, is up to date with the newest scientific discoveries and is written in a concise and precise, though enjoyably colorful style.
November 7, 2017
Must read
This book open my mind wider. They let me think back what we are doing today. What should we play attention? What will be faced next if we do the same thing?
This book open my mind wider. They let me think back what we are doing today. What should we play attention? What will be faced next if we do the same thing?
December 5, 2018
Čitanje je kao apsolutno nikada, golicalo tonu razmišljanja o svetu prošlom, sadašnjem i budućem, o odnosima koji su ga stvarali i to i dalje čline, o filozofskim traktatima, o nedosegnutoj besmrtnosti, o elemetima svesti, o sistemima inteligencije, o Darvinu, o bogovima koji su umrli, o toliko mnogo kapitalnih tema koje nedostaju današnjoj popularnoj literaturi zarobljenoj u tunelima individualnih patnji.
Ozbiljna knjiga. Opaka. Bogata smislom. Prebogata znanjem. Gotovo nerealno dobra da bi uspešno krasila izloge popularnih knjižara. Ali uspeva joj.
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Ozbiljna knjiga. Opaka. Bogata smislom. Prebogata znanjem. Gotovo nerealno dobra da bi uspešno krasila izloge popularnih knjižara. Ali uspeva joj.
https://bezimenaknjizevnazadruga.word...
November 18, 2017
Fascinating. Highly recommend.
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September 9, 2018An interesting lesson in understanding how humankind evolved and where we could end up. The concept of a superhuman is no science fiction but fact...
Are Cyborgs going to replace humankind? If so, why is that such a bad idea?
Are Cyborgs going to replace humankind? If so, why is that such a bad idea?
March 14, 2017
An excellent book.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
September 30, 2017
Liked this one.
January 5, 2018
Brilliant
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January 19, 2018Excellent reads
October 1, 2021
You must read both books. Lots of interesting insights on the past and present and thoughts on how the future could play out.
November 12, 2019
Cuốn Homo sapiens : lược sử loài người là cuốn sách nói về lịch sử phát triển của loài người bắt đầu từ khi còn là một loài linh trưởng sống ở trên cây cho đến khi chúng ta tìm ra lửa và bắt đầu các cuộc cách mạng của mình nhằm thay đổi thế giới này . Cuốn sách cũng nói về những bản năng gốc của loài người như tập tính sống ở trong hang bầy đàn hay là đàn ông thì đi săn mồi còn đàn bà thì chăm sóc con cái . Nó cũng cảnh bảo trước con người ngày tàn khi mà trái đất mẹ chỉ có thể chứa được 500k người trên trái đất này , dịch bệnh , nghèo đói và thất nghiệp sẽ xảy đến . Một bức tranh cũ sau khi cuộc cách mạng thứ 3 về công nghiệp diễn ra . Đây là một cuốn sách được Bill Gate khuyến đọc để biết được lịch sử khai sinh ra chúng ta , chúng ta từ đâu tới , và chúng ta phát triển như thế nào từ nền công nghiệp lúa nước ?
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July 15, 2021Very interesting book. Structures his history around 3 revolutions: cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions. Runs across a large number of topics along the way like religion, economics, politics and how he sees them interacting. Some discussions are very negative, but others are much more positive. His conclusion may seem fanciful in what he thinks is yet to come. Still is quite ruthless about how earlier periods had negatives just as the present day does. He also is quite frank about positives in both earlier periods and the present. The book starts a little slow (others who have read it tell me they had the same experience), but it is worth pushing through. I found the latter parts of the book fascinating. Some of his understandings will undoubtedly irritate, but they will make you think.
March 28, 2019
Hiçbir zaman 'bestseller' reyonundan kitap almayan biri olarak ilk kez bu kitaba fırsat verdim. İnsanın yani Homo Sapiens'in 2,5 milyon yıllık serüveninde, Bilişsel Devrim, Tarım Devrimi ve Bilimsel Devrim ile ekosistemi nasıl manipüle ettiğini bilimsel kaynaklar kullanarak anlatan bir araştırma. Son derece yalın ve keyifli bir bir dil ile yazılmış 411 sayfalık bu koca kitabı hiç sıkılmadan okuduğumu söylemek isterim. Oxford Üniversite'sinde tarih doktorası yapmış olan yazar Harari, kitabın yayınlanacağı her ülkeye özel örnekler kullanmış ve dolayısıyla kitapta pek çok Türkiye, Osmanlı örnekleri mevcut. Bu incelik de hali hazırda lezzetli olan kitabı damak tadımıza daha da yakınlaştırıyor. Şiddetle öneriyorum. Okuyun, çocuklarınıza okutun, hediye edin..
October 28, 2018
Having loved the earlier book 'The Sapiens", this book was a mild disappointment. The first part of the book was a review of the first book, which was fine. The second part of the book just seems to fly off into heights of speculation, as if Yuval Harari was trying to sensationalize, not persuade or describe.
February 15, 2019
Yuval noah has become my favourite author after I read this series of books
The greatest highlight of the book is that the author stands out of the human perspective and judges us unbiased.
I find the sarcastic yet interesting. It leaves you with new clearer and stronger perspective to look into human acts and behavior. To an extent it shows us why we are the way we are
The greatest highlight of the book is that the author stands out of the human perspective and judges us unbiased.
I find the sarcastic yet interesting. It leaves you with new clearer and stronger perspective to look into human acts and behavior. To an extent it shows us why we are the way we are
January 21, 2023
Horrible pseudoscience. Almost physically painful to read. Expected an anthropological study but instead got an opinionated historians uninspired account of the history of mankind. Almost no research references and completely anecdotal. Lowered my opinion of both Bill Gates and Barack Obama as it was recommended by both. Reading this will actually make you feel less intelligent.
May 29, 2019
The book has a very interesting premise, and it is well documented with many examples. I love how it reads like a store rather than pure facts and information. It definitely is a lighter read than many other history books.
July 8, 2020
Simplemente maravilloso
Un recorrido fascinante por la historia de la humanidad y sus perspectivas para el futuro.
Imperdible obra para reflexionar sobre nosotros y nuestra naturaleza y tecnología
Un recorrido fascinante por la historia de la humanidad y sus perspectivas para el futuro.
Imperdible obra para reflexionar sobre nosotros y nuestra naturaleza y tecnología
April 3, 2022
Nagyon komplex koncepciók és magvas gondolatok érthetően megfogalmazva, szórakoztató formátumban.
A Homo Deus jóval nehezebben adta magát, mint a Homo Sapiens, de a két mű együtt egy egész, így érdemes megküzdeni velük.
A Homo Deus jóval nehezebben adta magát, mint a Homo Sapiens, de a két mű együtt egy egész, így érdemes megküzdeni velük.
May 15, 2022
Fascinating read
A must read for perspective on humanity's trending future. What brave New world awaits us? Yuval Harari lays out the pathways for us to examine before we stumble down one by default.
A must read for perspective on humanity's trending future. What brave New world awaits us? Yuval Harari lays out the pathways for us to examine before we stumble down one by default.
June 25, 2018
One of the most amazing and mesmerizing books that I read in my life.
August 30, 2018
Marvelous Book !!! Thought Provoking ... one of the Best books after 1984 and Animal farm
September 22, 2018
One can get away reading the second book. Half of second book is repetition of first.
January 2, 2019
The best book I read so far. Fall in love with anthropology.
January 26, 2019
Absolute gold. The breadth of topics covered here is phenomenal, from history to philosophy to probable future of our own species, there are a gamut of facts covered here. Must read.
March 5, 2019
Opened my eyes to see past and future. Im imressed with this author, Yuval noah harari , since he wrote important topics from all possible angles. <3
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