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I haven't ever read a more holistic book which connects the past and the present. It touches upon a myriad of topics such as our ancestoral roots (the other Homo species as well), burgeoning of human cognition and consciousness (Cognitive Revolution), the transition from foragers to farmers (Agricultural Revolution), religions, communities, imperialism, discovery of ignorance (Scientific Revolution), capitalism, consumerism, happiness and many more. It challenges a lot of preconceived notions an
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Loved the way Yuval addresses the conundrums of history in such a unbiased manner. Occasionally, raising intriguing questions spanning from the past to future of homo sapiens.
Indeed a must read.
Indeed a must read.
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