Translated into numerous languages and formatted into different versions, "Sapiens" is a book that needs no introduction. From Carl Sagan's, "Cosmos" to David Attenborough's "Planet Earth", we've all tried to grasp the magnificent monstrosity of our world and construct meaning from that learning. Prof. Harari has taken a huge risk by recording humankind's history in a single book. Surprisingly he has done a splendid job. Discounting the endorsements from big shots and great thinkers, this book gets true appreciation from the intensive research behind it. It takes work to pack billion-year-old events in a single paperback and say, "This is us!".
The Universe is ~14 billion years old, earth is ~4 billion years old and we are ~200,000 - 300,000 years old. Precision and accuracy are debatable when it comes to documenting history. The author beautifully lays out facts, figures and interpretations. Both sides of the coin are clearly polished and presented. It's now up to the readers to pick a side. Every page is bursting with a new revelation, through-provoking analysis and information sufficient to drive the process of unlearning. This reading should be necessarily followed by "21 Lessons for 21st Century" and "Homo Deus".
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