I've listened to this book twice, now (it being the first in my library to get a second complete re-listen), and the stars I gave it a year and a half ago still stand. This provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us but also ourselves.
Harari also compels us to look ahead, because, over the last few decades, humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.ĭr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago, with the appearance of modern cognition. Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Yet today there is only one - Homo sapiens.
One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Other physical details digital Publisher number 11276667 Special playback characteristics digital recording Specific material designation sound disc Speed 1.4m.From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a number one international best seller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". Label Sapiens : : a brief history of humankind, Yuval Noah Hararai, (audiobook) Publication per second (discs) Tape configuration not applicable Tape width not applicable Other physical details digital Publisher number 11276667 Special playback characteristics digital recording Specific material designation sound disc Speed 1.4m.
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Ḳitsur toldot ha-enoshut Harari, Yuval N Format of music not applicable PerformerNote Read by Derek Perkins Summary A narrative history of humanity's creation and evolution explores how biology and history have defined understandings of what it means to be human and details the role of modern cognition in shaping the ecosystem and civilizations Member of Label Sapiens : : a brief history of humankind Title Sapiens Title remainder : a brief history of humankind Statement of responsibility Yuval Noah Hararai Creator