Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Interesting Facts

• The book claims that about 70,000 years ago, a cognitive revolution occurred, allowing Homo sapiens to develop language, art, and complex societies.
• One of the key moments in the history of Homo sapiens was the domestication of plants and animals, leading to the agricultural revolution about 12,000 years ago.
• Harari emphasizes that money is one of the most universal systems of trust created by humanity and plays a key role in uniting large groups of people.
• The book considers religion as an important tool for creating and maintaining social orders, as well as a way to unite large groups of people under common myths and beliefs.
• Harari asserts that empires were among the most stable and enduring forms of political organization in human history.
• One interesting aspect of the book is the discussion of the role of capitalism and the scientific revolution in shaping the modern world.
• The book also touches on the future of humanity, considering possible scenarios for technological development and its impact on society.