Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari (171)

Sapiens takes readers on an expansive journey through the history of Homo sapiens, explaining how our species came to dominate Earth. It begins with the Cognitive Revolution around 70,000 years ago, when our ancestors developed imagination and language, enabling cooperation at unprecedented scales. From there, Harari explores the Agricultural Revolution, the Unification of Humankind through shared myths like money and religion, and the Scientific Revolution, which set the stage for our modern world as we pushed the boundaries of knowledge and power. The narrative also examines whether we’re truly happier today despite our massive achievements.

The book stands out for its multi-disciplinary approach, weaving together insights from history, biology, philosophy, anthropology, and economics to explore not just what happened—but how it felt. It asks profound questions: Why have money, corporations, and nations become so powerful? What myth‑making shaped our societies? And where might modern science and capitalism lead us next?

• Publication Date: 30 April 2015
• Publisher: Vintage
• Pages: 512
• ISBN-10: 0099590085
• ISBN-13: 978‑0099590088
• Dimensions: 19.8 × 13.3 × 3.8 cm (approx.)