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Sapiens

Authors: Yuval Noah Harari

Politics Science History Happiness Society & Culture Preview Book link to amazon

Key Ideas

1. Human Cognitive Revolution: Harari argues that the ability of humans to create and believe in shared myths and stories is what sets us apart from other species. This cognitive revolution allowed us to form larger social groups and cooperate on a large scale.

2. Agricultural Revolution: Harari explores the impact of the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture. This revolution led to the rise of settled societies, the development of cities, and the emergence of social hierarchies and inequality.

3. Scientific Revolution: Harari discusses the scientific advancements that have sh....
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Quiz

1. What is one key idea discussed in Sapiens?
2. According to Harari, what allowed Homo sapiens to form larger social groups?
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