Bestbookbits Sapiens | A Brief History of Humankind | Yuval Noah Harari | Book Summary | bestbookbits.com
Dec 19, 2019
Renowned historian and author Yuval Noah Harari discusses the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions and their impact on human history and culture. He explores the evolution of Homo sapiens, the power of language and myths in enabling collaboration, and the influence of economic and political interests on science. Harari also discusses the impact of capitalism, the diminishing benefits of war, and the relationship between happiness, religion, and human evolution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Evolution of Homosapiens
03:41 • 11min
The Scientific Revolution, Ignorance, and the Influence of Interests
14:33 • 2min
Exploring the Impact of Capitalism on Humankind and Identifying Threats to Human Life
16:37 • 3min
War, Happiness, Religion, and Human Evolution
19:27 • 4min