Prof. Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, the series Sapiens: A Graphic History and Unstoppable Us, and Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. His books have sold over 45 million copies in 65 languages, making him one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals. Born in Israel in 1976, he received his PhD from University of Oxford in 2002 and has been a lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as well as a Distinguished Research Fellow at University of Cambridge’s Centre for the Study of Existential Risk.

In 2019, Harari co-founded Sapienship with his husband Itzik Yahav, focusing on education and storytelling. He regularly engages with global leaders such as Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel, and has delivered keynote speeches at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He has also participated in major global discussions, including conversations with Mark Zuckerberg and appearances on platforms like TED and CBS’ 60 Minutes.Harari’s work focuses on large historical and philosophical questions about humanity, such as the relationship between history and biology, the uniqueness of Homo sapiens, the idea of progress and happiness, and the ethical challenges posed by science and technology in the modern world. His books have achieved global recognition—Sapiens became an international bestseller, widely recommended by figures like Barack Obama and Bill Gates, while Homo Deus and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century further explore the future and present challenges of humanity.

Beyond adult non-fiction, Harari has expanded into graphic novels and children’s literature with Sapiens: A Graphic History and Unstoppable Us . His 2024 book Nexus examines the evolution of information networks and the impact of AI, becoming an instant bestseller. His work has earned multiple international awards, and he continues to write for major publications and comment on global issues such as COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East.