Book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

In the new edition of the book that has captivated millions of readers around the world, Yuval Noah Harari questions everything we know about humanity's journey on the planet by exploring who we are, how we got here, and what paths we might still follow. Planet Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. In an infinitesimal fraction of that time, one species among countless others has dominated it: us, humans. We are the most evolved and most destructive animals that have ever lived. Sapiens is Yuval Noah Harari's masterpiece and established him as one of the most brilliant thinkers of our time. In a surprising feat that has already made this book a contemporary classic, the Israeli historian applies a fascinating historical narrative to all instances of the human journey on Earth. From the Stone Age to Silicon Valley, we have here a broad and critical view of the journey in which we stopped being mere apes to become the rulers of the world. Harari uses a multidisciplinary approach that fills the gaps between history, biology, philosophy, and economics, and, with a macro and micro perspective, analyzes not only major events but also the more subtle changes noticed by individuals. "Interesting and provocative. It gives us a sense of how brief our time on this Earth is." — Barack Obama "I recommend Sapiens to anyone interested in the history and future of our species." — Bill Gates "An incredible investigation to understand the past, situate the present, and think about where we are going. In a moment of civilizational crisis, Harari's work is an invitation to reflection." — Djamila Ribeiro "Sapiens not only addresses the most important questions in the history of our species but is also written in vivid and unforgettable language." — Jared Diamond "Yuval Noah Harari's book is very good. I was surprised by viewpoints I had never imagined." — Leandro Karnal "The way Harari narrates the story of us humans and envisions our future is captivating." — Natalie Portman "Sapiens is a fascinating exploration of how what makes us human is much more than remarkable biology: it's the mental world we collectively construct." — Suzana Herculano-Houzel