Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

A must read. Presents the history of the human race and other now extinct human races. Why homo sapiens succeeded, why do religion exist, how we've evolved and how we've not evolved.

Harari traces humanity's journey from insignificant apes to rulers of the world, examining the three major revolutions that shaped our species: cognitive, agricultural, and scientific. The book challenges conventional wisdom about human progress and asks whether we're actually happier than our hunter-gatherer ancestors.

Essential reading that will change how you think about human civilization. Harari's ability to synthesize vast amounts of information into compelling narratives makes complex ideas accessible and thought-provoking.

Author: Yuval Noah Harari