Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Take a deep dive into Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens, a captivating exploration of humanity’s 300,000-year journey to global dominance. From our humble beginnings as one of many human species to our rise as the planet’s most influential force, this episode of Books Deep Dive unravels the pivotal moments that shaped our history. Discover how language, myths, agriculture, and innovation transformed Homo sapiens from small bands of foragers into complex societies. We’ll also explore the darker side of our story—the extinction of our human cousins, the consequences of imperialism, and the myths that unite and divide us today.

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