21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

Why read the book?

In 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Yuval Noah Harari steps back from the deep past and the far future to ask what we should think about right now. He covers fake news, work after the machine, terror, religion and the rise of new tribes. The book is short on easy answers but sharp on the right questions.

Favourite quote

In a world deluged by irrelevant information, clarity is power.

What I Loved

21 Lessons is more direct than the earlier two books. Harari writes with calm and a touch of humour. The chapters work on their own, which suits a busy reader. The lessons on attention, truth and meaning stay with me the most.

Key Takeaway

When the world is loud, the ability to think clearly is the rarest skill.

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