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Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari

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Book name: Homo Deus (2024)
Category: Artificial Intelligence
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Pages: 500 pages
Language: Hebrew
Publication data: Jan. 1, 2015, midnight
This book explores the future of humankind, building upon the foundation laid by its exploration of our past. It delves into the potential paths humanity might take as technological advancements and artificial intelligence begin to challenge the very essence of what it means to be human. The narrative posits that as we conquer famine, war, and plague, our focus shifts towards achieving happiness, immortality, and divinity, raising profound questions about our future roles and values in a world where machines and algorithms might outperform us in thinking, making decisions, and understanding the universe. Through a blend of philosophy, history, and future-gazing, the book invites readers to consider the implications of such a future, both exhilarating and daunting. The 5207th greatest book of all time

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Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari

7 books

Professor Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and the series Sapiens: A Graphic History and Unstoppable Us. He is considered one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals working today. Born in Israel in 1976, Harari received his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford in 2002. He is currently a lecturer at the Department of History at t… Read more