Books recommended by Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari is a renowned Israeli historian, professor, and author known for his thought-provoking works that explore the big questions of human existence. His book The Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, published in 2014, made him an internationally acclaimed figure, widely read and discussed across various disciplines.
Yuval Noah Harari’s recommended books often blend philosophy, science, and history to offer insightful commentary on complex issues such as free will, morality, technology, and human evolution. His writing style is characterized by accessible, narrative-driven approaches that challenge readers’ conventional thinking and foster a deeper understanding of the world we live in.
- Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress (by Steven Pinker). Recommended by A.J. Jacobs , Bill Gates , Jordan Peterson , Sam Harris , Yuval Noah Harari , David Deutsch , David Friedberg , Michael Mauboussin , Richard Dawkins
- Brave New World: (by Aldous Huxley). Recommended by Jordan Peterson , Matt Mullenweg , Sam Altman , Stewart Brand , Tristan Harris , Yuval Noah Harari , PewDiePie , Christopher Hitchens , Sahil Lavingia , Winston Churchill
- AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order (by Kai-Fu Lee). Recommended by Arianna Huffington , Chris Anderson , Marc Benioff , Peter Diamandis , Ryan Shea , Satya Nadella , Tim O’Reilly , Yuval Noah Harari , Balaji Srinivasan
- How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence (by Michael Pollan). Recommended by Amelia Boone , Aubrey Marcus , Hamilton Morris , Kara Swisher , Naval Ravikant , Paul Stamets , Peter Attia , Tim Ferriss , Vinod Khosla , Yuval Noah Harari , Stewart Butterfield , Michael Mauboussin