After describing humanity's history up to the present day in "Sapiens," the author paints a picture of what the future of humankind might look like.
What challenges will the human species face in the coming decades after containing famines, epidemics, and wars?
What goals and purpose will it still have?
Will it optimize body and mind? Will it overcome death? Will it create artificial life?
Will we continue to be guided by humanistic values such as freedom and equality? Or by algorithms and Big Data?
Will some of humanity evolve into god-like beings (Homo Deus) and treat the left-behind humans the way we treat other animals on this planet today?
Harari draws an exciting vision of the future. Because of the rapid pace of development, we may witness some of the changes ... or be able to prevent them.
Like its predecessor, a recommended read if you need a break from reference books.
🎧 Suitable as an audio book? Yes.
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