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קיצור תולדות האנושות
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This book had changed my life, the way I think, the way I precept the world.
I think it should be an obligatory book for everyone on this planet.
I think it should be an obligatory book for everyone on this planet.
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January 31, 2013
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March 30, 2013
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Indeed, this book is life changing, I couldn't agree more to Liad. My view of homo sapiens will never be the same.
Just finished this. Couldn't agree with you more. This should be on everybody's reading list.
I totally agree. It is so powerful in a way I never expected. Yuval constantly ties in the revolutions of the past with how we are now. I love how he shows us that things we expect to bring positive outcomes to our lives bring us the complete opposite. perhaps that big house and the 2.4 children is not what we should actually be aiming for.
just finished it. totally agree.New favorite book
couldn't agree more!
A gentle suggestion: consider deeply whether you have learned truth or error from the author. There is much he failed to say, that apparently was left out because it disproves many of his theses. An incredibly engaging book... yet is it nonfiction?
Pete wrote: "A gentle suggestion: consider deeply whether you have learned truth or error from the author. There is much he failed to say, that apparently was left out because it disproves many of his theses. A..."I have read your review. I think you're focusing too much on the details, which I think you have misunderstood, and ignoring the message - in which you have completely misunderstood.
but, suit yourself :) it's ok to have your own opinion of course.
Just what I thought after finishing the book.
It definitely makes me think about homo sapiens in a new way, almost every day!
Cant agree more.. its changed my life and thinking as well
That is exactly what I have to say
changed your life??? i bet this is not a personal development book :)
This should be the new history book in every school
im reading this book now in Turkish version found it very informative and exciting about our ancestor
I couldn't agree more
The most impressive part was an author's view on imagine realities and the example with the Peugeot company. This book definitely changes the way you think about yourself and those around you.
I really enjoyed reading this book yet it didn't "changed" me in any fashion... would you please be more precise about how it changed you somehow?
As soon as I read the part about God being fiction, I knew this would be a book I would love. But a lot of people are not going to agree with this book.
Agree.. It gives me an eagerness to learn more about our past. this book is a nice journey!
I’ve brought a copy now after your review.
completely agree, if you could read just one book in your school education process, I'd vote for this book atm
Exactly what I thought when I read this book..
I feel the same way, I’ve been an avid reader for over 70 years and this book was one of the most interesting I’ve read. It is also accessible and straightforward.
The best book I’ve read so far
Yeah, this should be taught at every single school.
Yeah, this should be taught at every single school.
I agree. Great book. I has changed how I see the world and myself. The last great book, that gave me such insights was Richard Dawkin's: The Selfish Gene. I recommend it to all you fan's of Sapien.
Interested to hear more about how you feel it has changed you as a person...
Hi @Sally, the book, Sapien changes the way we understand ourselves. It gives a deeper understanding of how we evolved, politically and socially to our current state - and it sheds light on the current state of human affairs by knowing alternatives existed, and still exist. All of our institutions, government, our economy, home ownership, etc., are the result of past history and are not concrete realities that necessarily had to come about as they are today.
I absolutely agree with you. It’s given me a sobering perspective of things and I’m sure it would do the same for many others.
I could not agree more!
The same thing with me.
Based on your review, I'm curious—are you atheist?
Please I need to read this, how do I read this for free #sobs
Read Richard Dawkins's The God Delusion.
Can I ask why did you feel this way? I’m at 45% and honestly around 25% to 35% I almost decided not to continue. So many statements without backup, so much repetition, so much biased statements... I honestly so far I’m rating this book 2 starts only for the effort. I’m not going to deny, there are a few things that I was like “oh this is interesting” but that’s it!
@Laura I found all the facts that Harari presented to be plausible. His writing is very scholarly. What statements did you find were bias? And if so, biased towards what?
What do you mean by obligatory? That everyone should be forced to read it? In what ways has this book changed your life?
Exactly how i feel about it!!
I think no book should be obligatory for no one.
Great food for thought. Another review complains (not totally without justification) that there are too many opinions and not enough facts. But it works perfectly for me. You don't have to agree with 100% of his theories to enjoy the book.
