Yuval Noah Harari

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Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian, author, and public intellectual whose bestselling books about the past, present, and future of humankind have made him one of the most widely read and debated thinkers in the world. His ability to synthesise vast spans of human history into compelling, accessible narratives has earned him an... audience of tens of millions. Born in Haifa, Israel in 1976, Harari studied History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and earned his doctorate from Jesus College, Oxford. He is a professor of History at the Hebrew University and a lecturer at the Department of History. His first major book, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, published in Hebrew in 2011 and in English in 2014, became a global phenomenon. The book traces the history of our species from the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa to the present day, exploring how the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions shaped human civilisation. Sapiens has sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been translated into over sixty-five languages. It has been recommended by figures including Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow (2016) turned its gaze to the future, exploring how technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology might reshape humanity in the coming decades. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018) addressed the most pressing issues of the present, from the rise of nationalism and the threat of nuclear war to the challenges of artificial intelligence and fake news. Harari's writing is characterised by its ambition, its clarity, and its willingness to make provocative arguments. He is a gifted synthesiser who draws connections across disciplines — biology, economics, religion, technology — that other writers miss. His books are serious intellectual works that are also genuinely enjoyable to read. The audiobook editions of Harari's books have been hugely successful, with narrators delivering engaging performances that make his wide-ranging arguments accessible and compelling. The audiobooks are a popular choice among listeners who enjoy big-picture thinking. Yuval Noah Harari lives in Israel with his husband, Itzik Yahav, who also manages his business activities. His books and audiobooks are essential for anyone who wants to understand where we came from, where we are, and where we might be heading. Read more Show less