Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

Written by Yuval Noah Harari

Narrated by Derek Perkins

Yuval Noah Harari, author of the critically-acclaimed New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon Sapiens, returns with an equally original, compelling, and provocative book, turning his focus toward humanity’s future, and our quest to upgrade humans into gods.

Over the past century humankind has managed to do the impossible and rein in famine, plague, and war. This may seem hard to accept, but, as Harari explains in his trademark style—thorough, yet riveting—famine, plague and war have been transformed from incomprehensible and uncontrollable forces of nature into manageable challenges. For the first time ever, more people die from eating too much than from eating too little; more people die from old age than from infectious diseases; and more people commit suicide than are killed by soldiers, terrorists and criminals put together. The average American is a thousand times more likely to die from binging at McDonalds than from being blown up by Al Qaeda.

What then will replace famine, plague, and war at the top of the human agenda? As the self-made gods of planet earth, what destinies will we set ourselves, and which quests will we undertake? Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century—from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: Where do we go from here? And how will we protect this fragile world from our own destructive powers? This is the next stage of evolution. This is Homo Deus.

With the same insight and clarity that made Sapiens an international hit and a New York Times bestseller, Harari maps out our future.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Feb 21, 2017
• ISBN: 9780062657299

Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling historian and philosopher, is considered one of the world’s most influential intellectuals today. His popular books—including Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and the series Sapiens: A Graphic History and Unstoppable Us—have sold more than forty-five million copies in sixty-five lan­guages. Harari, with his husband, Itzik Yahav, cofounded Sapienship, a social impact company with projects in the fields of education and storytelling, whose main goal is to focus the public conversation on the most important global challenges facing the world today. Harari has a PhD in history from the University of Oxford. He is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge’s Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, and lectures in the depart­ment of history at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Reviews for Homo Deus

[Enrique Garcia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Libro provocador que abre la cabeza. Desde mi punto de vista hay que leerlo para entender dónde estamos y hacia donde vanos

[scott · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

It is a philosophy book and opinion piece. Do not expect to be educated by him more than if watching a republican talk about democrats or vice versa and expect the truth. No doubt he thinks he’s illuminating people but it’s an opinion piece and nothing more. This is based upon listening to about 60% of it. There are better books out there.

[Nik Haverkamp · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Interesting, the biggest problem I had with this book was that he portrays everything black and white and that his points are infallible. You have to read/listen to this book with a pinch of salt...

[Farhad Rajabi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fabulous and intriguing...I rally enjoyed the book. I hope I see mire book from this author...

[NAGENDER TOGITI · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Sir,
can you suggest a solution to following problem?
In all over India electric lines and poles are fixed alongside of streets, roads and highways. The trees which are alongside of the roads are not being allowed to grow their branches and every two weeks electricity department will cut the branches expressing fear that the branches will cause short circuit and electricity breakdowns.
can we not find out a insulation cover for or whatever to overcome that problem and allow the trees to grow. it is very heart wrenching to see the big trees are cut. millions of trees can be saved.

[zoneseek-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Basically, technological advances will challenge liberal ideas of self and human importance. Some entertaining factoids, but if you're familiar with transhumanism you can skip the first two-thirds.

[kcristina89 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely amazing, but not surprising from Yuval. This book already seems to predict some events, which is both fascinating and terrifying…

[Adriana Reyes Yee · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Too many facts to try to sustain a limited argument.

[lee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Using simple examples, explaining their effect and consequences upon society, we are once again provided with an bird's eye view of the ongoing changes provided by algorythms . The complex nature of the ongoing changes is brilliantly set out, allowing the reader to identify some of its effects. Thereby clarifying, for us laymen, the "mumbo jumbos" associated with this seemingly, instoppable torrent of new science. A great read! Looking forward to your new book.

[Kam Sarlati · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best books I have ever read, a great followup to sapiens. I cannot wait for the next one.

[Ibnul Aziz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Its been fabulous experience to listen to this audiobook. Though now it feels like I have more questions about everything ever before. Guess Homo learn this way, and as a whole we came this far.

[d-fbuser-247671454 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Me gustó descubrir algunos otros rasgos históricos que nos llevaron a quienes somos hoy y también confirmar las premoniciones que se hablan en el libro .

[Migson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great books promising ideas for the next generation to come

[Joey Hind · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thought provoking yet easily digestible and occasionally funny too. Great lockdown listening.

[Gerardo HC Corssen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesante punto de vista sobre el posible futuro de nuestra sociedad.

[Sanaz SJ · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

First review here... this book was worth the 5 stars and more

[Menberu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

this is a well organized view the our, the so called human beings future. Everyone must read this.

[Ivana Rakic · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

By far one of my favorites, it's truly a spectacular book, written by a mastermind. It's a must read

[Mauricio Lango · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

En cuanto al contenido del libro es muy bueno, siguiendo con los análisis que se hicieron en Sapiens, Homo Deus es una perfecta continuación que me deja pensando en el futuro y en el potencial del humano, teniendo en cuenta las posibilidades y peligros.


Pero la voz del narrador, eleva muchísimo la calidad de la experiencia del audiolibro. Un tono fabuloso y enfasis justo donde debe de estar.

Seguimos esperando el tercer libro narrado por el mismo maestro Derek Perkins.

[Cheng Chean · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic insight into human's progress and path. Reads like a modern day bible

[TĀNË SEEDS · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Must read or listen to this book/audiobook. I hope every child in school gets to read his books

[Ciprian S · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed the book, is a GREAT BOOK! The only comparison that I can make to be legit is with SAPIENS and that was awesome. And if Sapiens is 5 this needs to be little less. However if the scale would have been 10, then sapiens would be 10, and homo deus 9.

[bhanu gupta · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

If you thought Sapiens was the ultimate magnum opus, wait till you read Homo Deus. Having said that, the weak of heart must embark upon this adventure with a will to see it through its culmination. Or else, one will be left with confusion, delusion and at times meaningless. I say this because these were some of the emotions I went through during traversing the various crests and troughs of learning about human evolution through the book. However, by the end of this reading journey, one understands the plausible possibilities for us as a race. This can be very empowering , if one lets it be that.

[Nacho N · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The narrator is great not only for the book but in general. Regarding the book itself, its definately a must read.

[Jon · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As someone who comes from a programmer, statistical, economics, and cultural studies background, this book words encapsulates macro theories of humans’ past and future in a poetic and well orchestrated way. Yet, when I try to explain these concepts to friends, I find myself thinking, these are relatively well known thoughts me and my friends already have. So while I had a few thought-provoking moments in the book around historical interpretations and personal identity, in general this book preached to my internal choir.

However, i imagine this book would be a huge eye opener for people who identify strongly with historical forces (religion, nationality, any one cultural group strongly).

[julio cheirif · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Su extraordinaria,entendible y brillante visión del Mundo actual y futuro acompañada de sus constantes
Vueltas a los orígenes y la evolución del fantástico sistema “Homo Sapiens” y sus ya concebibles siguientes pasos ....
Un verdadero genio pedagógico y ciencio- futurista
cuyo cuarto libro estamos ansiosos de recibir y poder entender todavía desde una mente “humana” las mas profundas esencias de la vida humana y como entender y afrontar mejor los rumbos que pueda seguir nuestra especie.
Valga decir que su estilo ameno y su extraordinario
Humor sarcástico al mas puro estilo inglés nos permite fluir con ligereza y buen humor, con alegria y risas a través del fantástico viaje del Homo Sapiens en los últimos 70,000 años...
Gracias Yuval!!!!

[Tahir · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really liked the book as well as the narrator of the same.

[Seema Afridi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A deeply thought provoking work on the imagined future of humanity.

[Tatyana Samokhvalova · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing book, you have to read it! 2nd one from this author and not disappointed at all!

[Khaled Elhady · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Nice bold prediction about the future, listen to “Sapiens” before this one for a more complete experience