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21 LESSONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Yuval Noah Harari
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21 LESSONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Yuval Noah Harari
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PRAISE FOR YUVAL NOAH HARARI and 21 LESSONS FOR THE 21st CENTURY

"[Harari] has teed up a crucial global conversation about how to take on the problems of the twenty-first century." —Bill Gates, New York Times Book Review

“Truly mind-expanding . . . Ultra-topical . . . Harari’s big selling point [is] the ambition and breadth of his work, smashing together unexpected ideas into dazzling observations.” —The Guardian

“Erudite, illuminating, vivid. [Harari’s] lessons suggest new ways of thinking about current problems. . . . a splendid, sobering, stirring call to arms.” —Sunday Times

“Magnificently combin[es] historical, scientific, political, and philosophical perspectives. . . . This well-informed and searching book is one to be savoured and widely discussed.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)

“More comprehensible [than Sapiens and Homo Deus] . . . showing you things you thought you knew about in a completely new way . . . I find Harari’s writing exhilarating.” —The Radio Times

“Harari thrills his readers because he addresses the biggest possible topics with confidence and brio. Compared with the subjects he tackles, anything else we might read looks piffling and parochial.” —Evening Standard

“Harari’s genius at weaving together insights from different disciplines, ranging from ancient history to neuroscience to philosophy to artificial intelligence, has enabled him to respond to the clamour to understand where we have come from and where we might be heading . . . 21 Lessons is lit up by flashes of intellectual adventure and literary verve.” —Financial Times

“21 Lessons for the 21st Century will complete a Harari hat-trick of classics . . . The clarity of Harari’s vision is astonishing . . . thanks to him, the world makes better sense to many more of us.” —The Bookseller

“Modern life can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, Yuval Noah Harari’s new book 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is on hand to guide us through it . . . poolside reading with purpose.” —Elle

"Harari delivers yet another tour de force." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A sobering and tough-minded perspective on bewildering new vistas." —Booklist (starred review)

Overall rating: 4.634146 / 5 from 41 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

21 Lessons For The 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari offers insights into contemporary challenges and personal concerns, presented in an engaging style. It addresses major issues like international terrorism and fake news, as well as individual topics such as leisure and stress. Praised by notable figures, this book serves as a guide for navigating the complexities of the modern world.

Summary topics

  • Book Quality: 65%
  • Educational Value: 25%

Review topics: ["book","insight","centuries","questions","read"].

Review highlights

  • "An absolutely brilliant and insightful book." — Fleaflicker
  • "Great book for thinkers" — DFON
  • "His three books including this one are stellar and there was a lot of research that went into writing it." — Michael

Reviews

21 Lessons

"Something for everyone in these trying times around the world. Insightful and very worth the read."

— Valerie (5/5)

Eye opening book

"This book explores the big questions and challenges we face in today’s world—like technology, fake news, politics, religion, and the future of work. Harari breaks down complex ideas in a way that’s easy to understand, and he really makes you think. It doesn’t give all the answers, but it helps you ask the right questions. A smart, eye-opening read for anyone trying to make sense of the world we live in."

— Vanshika S. (5/5)

For anyone who is concerned about the future we are creating for our children.

"Harari provides an insightful, intelligent, and timely lesson on the inevitable integration of AI into our global agenda. He offers a positive perspective on its potential benefits while also delivering a fair warning about the risks it poses if not managed properly."

— Dr P. (5/5)

Useful insights into the range of problems we face

"An insightful analysis of several of the major global issues facing us today, with thought-provoking suggesting a to how we can address them."

— Eric L. (5/5)

Amazing!

"Excellent!"

— Emmeline (5/5)

It remains to be seen if one more lesson will guarantee the opportunity for a 22nd. Century

"I share the same birth-month and -day as Mr. Harari. . . and, incidentally, the very excellent actor Edward James Olmos. But while I could never have aspired to have stolen a movie of the calibre of '2 Guns' from Denzel and Markie, I have, since reading the first 20 or so pages of 'Sapiens' in my local Coles - then actually buying and finishing it, been continuously pleased at the quality of intuition and intellect I like to believe I share with Mr. Harari's presentations. The continuity and evolution of the narrative, in all his books I've read so far, 'works' for my intellectual process (most often pigeon-holed as ""stream-of-conciousness"", probably from my fondness for M. Python et al. ), and though - as should be the case when reviewing intellectual material sometimes qualified with subjective, if logical, opinions - I may not agree with everything presented in the book, but I can easily relate to the proffered concepts. It is a waste of time to go into the details of such literature, as the intellectual take-away - or even the entertainment value - is significantly subjective. . . if you like a good chat about the facets of 'God, the Universe, and Everything', and like to have conversations about why the World is the way it is, and the consequences for the possible futures of humankind, you could do worse than get this book as at least one good frame of reference."

— David L. (5/5)

Excellent book

"A very enlightening read, and very well thought out."

— Kyla (5/5)

For all ages

"A must read to understand the fast changing world of the 21st century."

— Gchha (5/5)

About this book

"Outstanding book. . It gives important insight and explanation of our world today. Knowledge is the most important tool to help us decide our future. One of my favorite authors"

— Magda (5/5)

21 lessons

"Very insightful books treating many different topics looking back at the past and how it can relate to our future."

— Tracy (5/5)

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  • Published date: Nov 01, 2022
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 400
  • Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
  • ISBN: 9780771048852
  • Dimensions: 6.3" W x 1.32" L x 9.3" H
YUVAL NOAH HARARI is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, which have sold over 25 million copies worldwide, and been translated into 60 languages. Born in Haifa, Israel in 1976, Harari received his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford in 2002, and is currently a lecturer at the Department of History, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Harari lectures around the world on the topics explored in his books and articles and has written for publications such as The Guardian, Financial Times, New York Times, The Times, The Economist, and Nature magazine. He also offers his knowledge and time to various organizations and audiences on a voluntary basis.

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