A Brief History of Humankind

A Thought-Provoking Journey Through Human History

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari was such a fascinating read for me because it took me on this huge journey through the history of our species, but in a really engaging and modern way. It’s one of those books that made me rethink everything I thought I knew about humans.

Harari starts by explaining how Homo sapiens (that’s us!) evolved and managed to outlive other human species like Neanderthals. From there, he touches on big turning points, like the Cognitive Revolution, where humans developed language and complex ideas, and then the Agricultural Revolution, which led to societies and, eventually, empires. He also dives into capitalism, religion, science, and even future tech, painting a broad picture of how everything connects.

What made Sapiens so interesting for me was that it wasn’t just dry history—it was full of thought-provoking ideas and surprising insights. It really made me think about how humans have shaped the world and how the systems we take for granted (like money or laws) are all social constructs we’ve agreed on over time.

I liked reading it because it wasn’t just a typical history book. Harari’s modern views kept things fresh, and I learned something new on almost every page. He questions a lot of things I’d always assumed were just part of life and looks at them from a completely different perspective. That’s what made it stand out for me—it wasn’t just about the past, but how it relates to today and even the future. Overall, it was a fun, eye-opening exploration of what makes us human!