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Yuval Noah Harari

b. 1976 · Israeli

About the author

Yuval Noah Harari was born in 1976 in Kiryat Atta, Israel. He earned his doctorate from the University of Oxford and is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specializing in world history. Harari gained international fame with his 2011 book 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind,' which traces the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions that shaped human societies. He followed with 'Homo Deus' (2015), examining possible future trajectories, and '21 Lessons for the 21st Century' (2018), addressing contemporary challenges. His works have been translated into dozens of languages and have sparked global conversations about technology, ethics, and the human condition. Harari's literary legacy lies in his ability to synthesize vast amounts of research into compelling narratives that challenge readers to reconsider humanity's past and future.

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