Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

Yuval Noah Harari, author of Sapiens, examines humanity's future and the prospect of upgrading humans into gods. Over the past century, humankind has managed to control famine, plague, and war—transforming them from uncontrollable forces of nature into manageable challenges. Today, more people die from overeating than from hunger, more from old age than from infectious disease, and more from suicide than from violence combined. With these traditional threats diminished, Homo Deus asks what will shape the human agenda next. As self-made gods of the planet, what destinies will we pursue? The book explores the projects and ambitions that will define the twenty-first century, including overcoming death and creating artificial life. It addresses fundamental questions about humanity's direction and how to protect the world from our own destructive capacity. This official U.S. edition includes full color illustrations throughout.