Yuval Noah Harari's '21 Lessons for the 21st Century' is a probing investigation into urgent issues of today's world, addressing topics such as technology advancement, polarization, and the challenge of navigating life in a constantly changing environment. Harari's writing style is described as evocative and thought-provoking, covering a wide range of subjects from religion to nationalism, immigration to post-truth. The book is structured around 21 lessons, each with a pithy thesis statement that delves deep into the complexities of contemporary global issues.
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In Sapiens, he explored our past. In Homo Deus, he looked to our future. Now, one of the most innovative thinkers on the planet turns to the present to make sense of today's most pressing issues.
"Fascinating . . . a crucial global conversation about how to take on the problems of the twenty-first century."-Bill Gates, The New York Times Book Review
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How do computers and robots change the meaning of being human? How do we deal with the epidemic of fake news? Are nations and religions still relevant? What should we teach our children?
Yuval Noah Harari's 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a probing and visionary investigation into today's most urgent issues as we move into the uncharted territory of the future. As technology advances faster than our understanding of it, hacking becomes a tactic of war, and the world feels more polarized than ever, Harari addresses the challenge of navigating life in the face of constant and disorienting change and raises the important questions we need to ask ourselves in order to survive.
In twenty-one accessible chapters that are both provocative and profound, Harari builds on the ideas explored in his previous books, untangling political, technological, social, and existential issues and offering advice on how to prepare for a very different future from the world we now live in: How can we retain freedom of choice when Big Data is watching us? What will the future workforce look like, and how should we ready ourselves for it? How should we deal with the threat of terrorism? Why is liberal democracy in crisis?
Harari's unique ability to make sense of where we have come from and where we are going has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. Here he invites us to consider values, meaning, and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. When we are deluged with irrelevant information, clarity is power. Presenting complex contemporary challenges clearly and accessibly, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is essential reading.
"If there were such a thing as a required instruction manual for politicians and thought leaders, Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari's 21 Lessons for the 21st Century would deserve serious consideration. In this collection of provocative essays, Harari . . . tackles a daunting array of issues, endeavoring to answer a persistent question: 'What is happening in the world today, and what is the deep meaning of these events?'"-BookPage (top pick)
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As all of his book this was an very intresting read. Been a little wary of picking this up as I thought it would be just a list but it was surprisingly readble
While the ideas for the future in the first chapters was eye opening, I couldn't get past the trite vocabulary to finish the book, finished at ~26%.
He leido tanto Sapiens como Homo Deux.
Este libro toma muchas de esas ideas de aquellos libros, las expande o las resume y añade algunas nuevas.
Aun así le doy 5 estrellas porque pocos autores pueden presentar una forma de ver el mundo tan única y coherente como Harari.
This book was a huge surprise for me. I completely did not expect that I would like it or at least like this much. I don't have much experience in reading non-fiction, but I know I definitely don't like philosophical talks. Not only do they bore me, but very often I consider them a totally exaggerated display of the author's eloquence, which is not justified by anything.
That's why I was so surprised when I got interested in this book after the first chapter. Although the author has a lot of knowledge and very clearly defined views, he can talk about them in such a way that I was really fascinated.
At no point did I feel that the author was trying to impose his beliefs on me or indicate the only right path to follow. I thought I was listening to a friend talking about his beliefs. On some points we think alike, on others we disagree, but we respect each other very much and do not assume that only we have a monopoly on the truth. It was a surprising experience.
As a Pole, I was also really surprised by the multitude of references to Polish culture and history. Somehow that made this book even more personal, and even more like talking to a friend.
I am keeping an eye on other books by this author. That's why I like to read something outside my comfort zone from time to time, I discover myself and my reading preferences.
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About the Author:
Professor Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, which have sold over 20 million copies…
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