# [[👤Yuval Noah Harari]] - [[Artificial Intelligence]] - [[👤Yuval Noah Harari]] *** Yuval Noah Harari is a renowned Israeli historian, philosopher, and author who has gained international acclaim for his thought-provoking works on human history and our species' future. Born in 1976 in Kiryat Ata, Israel, Harari has become one of the most influential public intellectuals of the 21st century. Harari completed his PhD at Jesus College, Oxford, in 2002, specializing in medieval and military history. However, his academic focus later shifted to broader questions about human existence, society, and our place in the world. He currently serves as a professor in the Department of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Harari rose to global prominence with the publication of his book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" in 2014. This work, which offers a sweeping narrative of human history from the Stone Age to the present, became an international bestseller, translated into over 65 languages and selling millions of copies worldwide. Its success was followed by "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow" (2016) and "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" (2018), both of which further cemented Harari's reputation as a visionary thinker. Known for his ability to synthesize complex ideas and present them in an accessible manner, Harari's work often explores themes such as the impact of technology on society, the future of humanity, and the challenges facing our species in the coming decades. His books and lectures tackle big questions about consciousness, free will, and the nature of reality, blending insights from history, philosophy, and science. Harari is not only an accomplished author but also a sought-after speaker, having given talks at prestigious forums such as the World Economic Forum in Davos. His ideas have influenced leaders in various fields, from politics to technology, and he has engaged in public conversations with figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Barack Obama. Beyond his academic and literary pursuits, Harari is known for his advocacy of meditation, which he credits with profoundly influencing his life and work. He is also openly gay and has been vocal about LGBTQ+ rights. Through his work, Yuval Noah Harari continues to challenge our understanding of the past, present, and future, encouraging readers to think critically about the trajectory of human civilization and our role in shaping it. Citations: [1] https://thinkingheads.com/en/speakers/yuval-noah-harari/ [2] https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/33940 [3] https://www.timesnownews.com/lifestyle/books/features/8-yuval-noah-harari-books-that-will-change-how-you-see-the-world-article-109366587 [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuval_Noah_Harari [5] https://www.ynharari.com/about/ [6] https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/02/17/yuval-noah-harari-gives-the-really-big-picture [7] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/brief/478586/yuval-noah-harari [8] https://www.britannica.com/contributor/Yuval-Noah-Harari/12354625