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How did humans get here? Historian Yuval Noah Harari is thrilled to tell you

Feb 3, 2022 · 6m
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  • Yuval Noah Harari's 'Sapiens' covers the entirety of human history.
  • The book examines humanity's development from hunter-gatherers to modern times.
  • Harari notes humans excel at gaining power but not happiness.

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Yuval Noah Harari
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