Homo Deus : a brief history of tomorrow

Official U.S. edition with full color illustrations throughout. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Yuval Noah Harari, acclaimed author of Sapiens, presents a thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s future and our ambition to elevate ourselves to god-like beings. Over the last century, we have remarkably tamed famine, plague, and war, transforming these once uncontrollable forces into manageable challenges. Harari compellingly argues that more people now die from overeating than from hunger, and more succumb to old age than infectious diseases. Alarmingly, suicide rates surpass deaths caused by violence from soldiers, terrorists, and criminals combined. The average American faces a greater risk of dying from fast food than from terrorist attacks. This raises critical questions about what will take precedence in our future. As we assume the role of self-made gods, what destinies will we pursue, and which aspirations will shape our lives? The narrative delves into the dreams and nightmares that will define the twenty-first century, from conquering death to creating artificial life. It challenges us to consider our next steps and how we can safeguard our fragile world from our own destructive tendencies. This is the next stage of evolution.