Summary of Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari

by Dennis Braun

Hоmо Dеuѕ explains how we саmе to bе thе рlаnеt’ѕ dominant ѕресіеѕ and unсоvеrѕ a рrеdісtіоn fоr thе future оf humаnіtу. It еxаmіnеѕ оur рrеѕеnt humаnіѕt state, thе nоtіоn оf іndіvіduаl choice and hоw we persist іn worshipping the individual. It аlѕо rеvеаlѕ hоw ѕсіеnсе аnd tесhnоlоgу wіll eventually make humаnѕ subservient tо соmрutеr аlgоrіthmѕ.

Genres: History, Audiobook, The World, Nonfiction, Modern, Science, Politics

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 8, 2018

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting perspective into what humans may try to achieve in the future. Identifying what has been achieved in the last 200 years that has allowed us to refocus our time and resources toward other areas instead seeking an adequate supply of food for the world and avoiding traditional wars, shifting toward cyber wars. In addition to genetic engineering and the possibility to eliminating the need to work to earn a living wage. It is spooky when he discusses the possibility of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) rising to the same degree as a corporation, a legal entity but not an individual.

He continues to state that liberals will be a political position of the past, going further to say that new medical breakthroughs should only serve the elite rather than allowing them down to the masses. Also saying that religion and faith as we know it today, will be replaced by Silicon Valley A.I. gods to worship. A reason to believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ can’t come soon enough.

[CA Ram Melam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harari once again displays his talent for sweeping, accessible, and provocative storytelling. Homo Deus is both a warning and a speculative glimpse into where humanity might be headed. It does not predict the future, but rather lays out possible futures based on current trends in science and ideology.

What Works Well:
🧠 Thought-provoking: Harari challenges many sacred assumptions about consciousness, intelligence, and free will.
📚 Deep yet accessible: He explains complex scientific and philosophical concepts in clear language.
🌐 Wide-ranging perspective: From dataism and AI to religion and ethics, Harari connects dots across disciplines.

Criticisms:
Some critics find Harari’s tone overly speculative, especially when dealing with the future of AI and biotechnology.
At times, the book can feel deterministic, as though it assumes humanity will inevitably follow the paths he describes.

💭 Final Thoughts
Homo Deus is not a prophecy but a conversation starter—an invitation to think deeply about what it means to be human in a time of rapid change. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the interplay of technology, ethics, and the future of civilization.

Whether you agree with Harari or not, this book will stay with you long after you’ve finished the last page.

[RIta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesants un mazliet biedējošs skatījums uz tehnoloģiju un cilvēku nākotni. Ja līdz šim sevi uzskatīji par mazu skudriņu plašajā pasaules pūznī, tad turpmāk visdrīzāk būsi viens no bitiem datu virknē.

[Yuda Yunanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Tom Kraft · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I expected this to be a book on futurism I was still enthralled by the history. Not quite as elite as its predecessor but still a brilliant read.

[TuongA]

Good 👍

[Shannon Meissner · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 dry but interesting overall. I'm glad I did the audio on 2x because it drags a little but overall worth reading for science nerds

[Romil Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explained the entire history of humankind in a sort of pragmatic way

[Quentin Goguillon · Rating 5 out of 5]

C’était un super livre