Sapiens
A Brief History of Humankind
Yuval Noah Harari's history of humankind from the Stone Age to the present, organized around 3 great shifts: the Cognitive, Agricultural and Scientific Revolutions.
Write-up
I bought the 10th anniversary edition from Barnes and Noble. I was looking for a book that could teach me something new and weave together a chain of concepts. Worth rereading in the future.
I noticed in the comments that the book's ambitious and bold takes might not resonate with everyone. What made the book interesting to me is that it challenged me to think critically about humanity’s past and future. I hope to come back and challenge the author in the future.
Readings
- Finished 1 Jun 2025 · Paper