I studied Atheism for 1 month. I fell in love with a bird. This is the most controversial month. But it has to be done. This is what I learned from studying Atheism for 1 full month. Thank you to @yuval_noah_harari and @sapienship.lab for helping me in this journey!
The 21st century makes demands on us that are unlike any previous era. To survive and thrive requires skills of adaptability and resilience. #adaptability #resilience #future #advice
How come humans decided to adopt some animals as pets but treat others as threats? Questions like this are explored in the ‘Unstoppable Us’ book series, which has one key message for children: the world in which we live didn’t have to be the way it is. People made it what it is, and people can change it. For more on #Unstoppable Us Vol.1 and Vol.2, click the link in the bio. #middlegrade #childrensbooks #history #evolution
Is democracy a technological innovation? Before the late modern age, there were no technical means to conduct a large-scale conversation between very large groups of people, such as an entire country. Information technology capable of allowing a democratic debate among so many people simply did not exist before that time. Watch Yuval’s full conversation with author and @gzeromedia founder @ianbremmer, via the link in bio . Filmed in front of a live audience at @92ndstreety on 3 March 2024. #democracy #informationtechnology #history
Why do humans cry? Good question… Children’s curiosity never ceases to amaze, and exploring reality through their eyes challenges adults to think harder – even when we don’t have the answers. The ‘Unstoppable Us’ book series is inspired by kids’ quest to understand the rules that arrange and control the world, and their personal role within it. For more on on #Unstoppable Us Vol.1 and Vol.2 click the link in the bio. #middlegrade #childrensbooks #history #evolution
As we look at ourselves throughout history, humans have reached unimaginable levels of power, however we are no happier than we were in the past, says historian @yuval_noah_harari. In a recent conversation with @adamgrant, Harari emphasizes the importance of shifting our focus away from gaining power and onto being happier. Listen to the latest episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant wherever you get your podcasts.
Politics isn’t the same as therapy. So politicians should be very careful what they say in public, because they can influence the behaviour of thousands, if not millions, of people. That’s why they need to build a wall, but not the kind of wall they tell us they want to build. Watch the full presentation and panel discussion through the link in the bio. Filmed in Cambridge, England, on 27 February 2024. #therapy #politics #buildthewall
Fascism and Communism both view the world through the lens of conflict. They see history as the story of conflicts between nations, races or classes of people. Only Liberalism sees the world as a place where we can co-operate with one another for the better. Watch the full presentation and panel discussion through the link in the bio. Filmed in Cambridge, England, on 27 February 2024. #fascism #communism #marxism #liberalism #conflict #cooperation
Do you want to make a change in the world? Doing so as an isolated activist is almost impossible. Our – that is, Homo sapiens’ – superpower is the ability to cooperate in large numbers. 50 people cooperating in an organization can make a much bigger difference than 500 isolated individuals. Watch the full presentation and panel discussion through the link in the bio. Filmed in Cambridge, England, on 27 February 2024. #cooperation #superpower #changetheworld
What are the three biggest threats to humanity right now? And how do they impact each other? A new world war could destroy us completely. But it could also ‘just’ detract our attention from other existential risks, like the ecological crisis and the AI revolution. To protect ourselves from these major threats, we need to stop fighting each other and start focusing on global cooperation. Watch Yuval’s recent keynote and panel discussion, filmed at the University of Cambridge. Link in bio. #globalwar #airevolution #ecologicalcrisis #humanity
Why do some people think they’re better than others? Who invented writing? Why did humans start fighting each other in wars? Why do we have to go to school? Why is the world so unfair? Explore these questions and many more in ‘Unstoppable Us, Vol.2: Why the World Isn’t Fair’: Yuval Noah Harari’s brand new book for middle-grade readers. Out now: link in bio. #middlegrade #childrensbooks #education #history #UnstoppableUs
Danny Kahneman was an inspiration for me. A wise and kind person, and a great thinker. Whether fast or slow, he thought deep.
Understanding human history can be challenging enough for adults, so how do we explain it to kids? Historian and bestselling author of ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind,’ @yuval_noah_harari, decided to address this matter by creating a series of books for younger readers, titled ‘Unstoppable Us’ – produced by @sapienship.lab In this @briefbutspectacular special, he speaks directly to curious growing minds and answers a few questions that perhaps all of us would like to ask. #BriefButSpectacular #UnstoppableUs @randomhousekids #middlegradebooks
“Humans are very smart, but despite our wisdom we keep doing some very stupid things.” Yuval Noah Harari (@yuval_noah_harari) is a professor renowned for his thought-provoking perspectives on human history. In his Brief But Spectacular take on what it means to be human, Yuval speaks on evolution through large-scale cooperation, the threat of artificial intelligence and writing about our history for kids. For more of his insights on humankind, keep an eye out on our page in the upcoming weeks.
Ever tried asking a printing press, a steam engine or a radio for new ideas? We’ve not seen anything like AI before. It’s entirely unlike any technology we’ve ever previously invented. And that’s the difference. Listen to Yuval’s full conversation with @steven by searching for ‘Diary of a CEO’ on your favorite podcasting app – or watch it on YouTube. Link in bio. #AI #technology #industrialrevolution
How can we anticipate the problems our actions might create? Since humans can’t predict the future, it’s always best to stay humble. When facing new threats, one of the most dangerous things you can do is not admit that you don’t have the answers. Being aware of our ignorance keeps us curious and searching for solutions. If you already know everything, what’s the point of exploring further? For more on #Unstoppable Us Vol.1 and Vol.2 click the link in the bio. #middlegrade #childrensbooks #history #science #resilience #UnstoppableUs
The idea of a perfect world is probably the most dangerous fantasy that humans have ever come up with. Watch the full session via the link in bio. Filmed recently at the University of Cambridge. #utopia #fantasy #perfectworld
AI has hacked our conversations, and though it cannot experience relationships, it can fake them. As a result, our financial system and even our democracies are now at imminent risk. Watch Yuval’s full conversation with author and @gzeromedia founder @ianbremmer, via the link in bio. Filmed in front of a live audience at @92ndstreety on 3 March 2024. #democracy #finance #AI #systemicrisks
How did agriculture lead to the creation of the first cities? And why did this ultimately make adult life much more complicated? Yuval Noah Harari’s ‘Unstoppable Us, Vol.2: Why the World Isn’t Fair’ takes middle-grade readers on a relatable journey through 10,000 years of human history, with beautiful illustrations by @ricard_zaplana. This book highlights the connections between the past and the present, how our daily life has evolved over time, and why we always have the power to change the world together. #middlegrade #childrensbooks #history #UnstoppableUs
How did farming change the way humans live? ‘Unstoppable Us: Why the World Isn’t Fair’ takes middle-grade readers on an immersive journey through the Agricultural Revolution and up to the present day. The book tells the story of how an innocent experiment in growing wheat yielded some very unexpected outcomes, that still affect how we live now. Yuval Noah Harari’s accessible, humorous writing and @ricard_zaplana’s color illustrations bring 10,000 years of history to life, in this New York Times bestseller! #childrensbooks #education #history #UnstoppableUs #agriculturalrevolution
What if you were born in a completely different time in history? What daily dilemmas would you face in Ancient Egypt, for example? And why are those questions relevant today? ‘Unstoppable Us: Why the World Isn’t Fair’ takes readers on an immersive journey through the Agricultural Revolution and up to the present day, and connects the distant past to how we live now – through shared human experiences. Whether you’re 9 or 99, the book highlights that knowledge is power and so is empathy: people have made this world what it is, and together we can change it. Check out #UnstoppableUs via the link in bio. Illustrations by @ricard_zaplana. #childrensbooks #education #history
The children’s series #UnstoppableUs continues! After telling the story of how we came to dominate the planet, in ‘Volume 1 – How Humans Took Over the World’, Yuval Noah Harari shifts his focus to exploring the way we live together, in the brand new ‘Volume 2 – Why the World Isn’t Fair’. Most history books are full of kings, queens and generals: but where did they all come from? Why do some people have so much while others have so little? ‘Unstoppable Us, Volume 2’ tells the story of how an innocent experiment in growing wheat 10,000 years ago led to famine, plague and war, and still affects how we live today. The book reveals how ancient geeks developed writing and why we have to pay taxes – featuring characters like the hunter-gatherer Wanda, the farm-settler Wheaty, two chatty skeletons, a crocodile with gold earrings, and fifty billion depressed chickens. Discover where things went wrong, and how we can put them right! ‘Unstoppable Us’ is produced by Sapienship – the social impact company co-founded by Itzik Yahav and Yuval Noah Harari – in collaboration with editorial teams at C.H. Beck and dtv publishing houses. Grab a copy in your language via the link in bio. #middlegrade #childrensbooks #education #history
Teacher, librarian and TikToking reading advocate ‘The Snarky Librarian’ reviewed Yuval’s first ever children’s book with these words: “Read this book! The text is accessible, the pictures are incredible, and the story is just really good. Great read-aloud!” ‘Unstoppable Us’ Volume 1 and the new Volume 2 are now available in bookstores and via the link in bio. #middlegrade #childrensbooks #reading #bookrecommendations #review #UnstoppableUs #education @ricard_zaplana
“Harari’s lively, reader-directed prose and Ruiz’s expressive graphics will help young readers grasp an almost-unimaginably distant past.” @kirkus_reviews wrote this about Volume 1 of ‘Unstoppable Us’ – Yuval Noah Harari’s series for middle-grade readers. Now available at bookstores and online, together with the brand new ‘Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn’t Fair’. Link in bio. #bookrecommendations #review #childrensbooks #reading #education #UnstoppableUs @ricard_zaplana
