Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari

Favorite Quote
“This is the best reason to learn history: not in order to predict the future, but to free yourself of the past and imagine alternative destinies.” — Yuval Noah Hariri
The Book in One Sentence
Homo Deus illustrates the history of the human race from how we came to be the dominant species to what narratives are shaping our lives today, all the way to which obstacles we must overcome next to continue to thrive.
Why should you read it?
Sapiens is Harari’s take on the past — Homo Deus offers a glimpse into the future. If you care about where the world is headed and want to know which paths might spell our utopia or doom, this is a great read!
Key Takeaways
Shared narratives are what allow us to collaborate at a large scale and, thus, dominate as a species.
The most prevalent, current narrative is humanism.
Algorithms could eventually replace us, depending on which future narrative takes over.