Sehr interessant
5 stars
Das Buch war sehr interessant. Ich habe zwar aus irgendeinem Grund sehr lange gebraucht, um das Buch zu lesen, aber es ist definitiv empfehlenswert.
English language
Summary: Sapiens: A brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
4 stars
(19 reviews)
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Hebrew: קיצור תולדות האנושות, [Ḳitsur toldot ha-enoshut]) is a book by Yuval Noah Harari, first published in Hebrew in Israel in 2011 based on a series of lectures Harari taught at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and in English in 2015. The book, focusing on Homo sapiens, surveys the history of humankind, starting from the Stone Age and going up to the twenty-first century. The account is situated within a framework that intersects the natural sciences with the social sciences. The book has gathered mixed reviews. While it was positively received by the general public, scholars with relevant subject matter expertise have been very critical of its scientific and historical claims.
Absolut empfehlenswert
5 stars
Eine absolute Empfehlung für jeden, der sich einigermaßen für die Geschichte und Evolution der Menschheit interessiert. Das Buch liest sich wie ein Krimi und gibt ganz neue Einblicke in diesem spannenden Gebiet.
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1 star
I'm one of the people that thinks this starts well, and goes a bit odd with the Agricultural Revolution. I would like to think that perhaps some of the language isn't clear, as the author does try to separate the differences in benefits to the individual (more food, more babies) and damage to the culture (food homogeneity, lack of sanitation).
But it just becomes less enjoyable to read about how everything went downhill since we were able to do all our foraging in a few hours (somehow) and then murder the weak in the tribe.
I haven't entirely put this down but I don't think I'll finish it. I'm currently being confused by the "empires: are they all bad?" section.
Review of 'Summary: Sapiens: A brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Lots of interesting stuff. As with the sequel I disagreed on some stuff about where we are going, but I feel educated.
Review of 'Summary: Sapiens: A brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Loved the author's perspective, the way he built history with a refreshing detachment, as if seen from an alien. Some chapters were particularly fertile in making me think, such as the social constructs that drive us, the way we have instrumented dairy animals... Politics weren't deeply discussed but I guess that's fair, all things considered. I must point out I am not a regular history books reader either. It's more of a 4.5 rating.
Review of 'Summary: Sapiens: A brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This book has changed something about my thought process. I learned many new and cruel things about humankind. Notably, the repeated mentions and descriptions about animal husbandry were disturbing. This book excels in telling various side stories that were conveniently ignored by the Human Historians till now. They say, winners, get to write the history. From an Indian perspective, this book talks very little about Asia and in particular India, Hinduism, and Indus Valley Civilization. As far as I remember, there are only one or two mentions of this civilization. If not most magnificent, Indus Valley Civilization should get an equal place to its contemporary cultures. But this book fails to give that place.
The description of Modern civilization and its side-effects on the other animal is worrying. The author was successful in provoking my thought process. The science fiction like predictions is worth noting. Although these predictions should be …
This book has changed something about my thought process. I learned many new and cruel things about humankind. Notably, the repeated mentions and descriptions about animal husbandry were disturbing. This book excels in telling various side stories that were conveniently ignored by the Human Historians till now. They say, winners, get to write the history. From an Indian perspective, this book talks very little about Asia and in particular India, Hinduism, and Indus Valley Civilization. As far as I remember, there are only one or two mentions of this civilization. If not most magnificent, Indus Valley Civilization should get an equal place to its contemporary cultures. But this book fails to give that place.
The description of Modern civilization and its side-effects on the other animal is worrying. The author was successful in provoking my thought process. The science fiction like predictions is worth noting. Although these predictions should be taken a pinch of salt, they might prove to be correct, if history takes the author's intended course of direction.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
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5 stars
He writes history, but gives you new ways to think about it. Why are human rights and ancestor spirits the same thing? Why are pyramids and holidays the same thing? What would make humans happier over time?
Review of 'Summary: Sapiens: A brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
One of the best science / history books I've experienced. Beyond just educational regarding evolution and mankind's place in the world, it will encourage you to rethink your views on "what is a religion?" and "is mankind significant or are we just full of ourselves?"
