21 Lessons for the 21st Century

Yuval Noah Harari, one of the most influential thinkers of the 21st century, discussed how humans transformed from an insignificant animal to the master of the world in his first book, Sapiens, and the journey of humanity in pursuit of immortality, happiness and divinity with his striking predictions in his second book, Homo Deus. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century brings up for discussion the essential questions in order to cope with the unprecedented technological and economic disruptions of our century and the continuous changes.

• Is God returning?
• How will computers and robots change the meaning of being human?
• What can we do against the fake news epidemic?
• How can we regain our freedom of choice when Big Data is constantly watching us?
• If we cannot understand the world, how will we distinguish between right and wrong, right and wrong?
• Is it possible to find a solid ethical ground in a world that goes beyond our horizons, revolves entirely beyond human control, and casts a shadow over all gods and ideologies?
• Does Homo sapiens have the ability to make sense of the world it creates? Is there any distinct boundary left separating reality from fiction?
• Can nationalism be a cure for the problems caused by inequality and climate change?
• What kind of skills do we need in an age where old narratives collapse and are not replaced by new ones?

While Harari addresses these and similar fundamental questions in 21 chapters, each more provocative and profound, he clarifies political, technological, social and existential challenges based on the ideas he put forward in his previous books.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Prepared by: Eda Çaça

Page Layout: Semih Büyükkurt

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

First Printing Year: 2018

Number of Pages: 336

Size: 15 x 21.5

Language Turkish