Yuval Noah Harari

Prof. Yuval Noah Harari, a bestselling author and historian, is a leading public intellectual known for his works on human history, future challenges, and global issues.

Prof. Yuval Noah Harari is a renowned historian, philosopher, and bestselling author. His notable works include "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind," "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow," "21 Lessons for the 21st Century," the graphic novel series "Sapiens: A Graphic History," and the children’s series "Unstoppable Us." His upcoming book, "NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI," is highly anticipated. Harari's books have sold over 45 million copies in 65 languages, establishing him as one of today's most influential public intellectuals.

Born in Israel in 1976, Harari earned his PhD from the University of Oxford in 2002. He currently lectures at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is a Distinguished Research Fellow at Cambridge’s Centre for the Study of Existential Risk. In 2019, he co-founded Sapienship with his spouse and agent, Itzik Yahav. This social impact company focusses on education and storytelling, aiming to address the most pressing global challenges.

Harari has delivered keynote speeches on humanity’s future at the World Economic Forum in Davos and regularly engages with world leaders. He has conversed publicly with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, amongst others. Notably, he discussed technology’s impact with Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and delivered the first TED talk by a digital avatar. His insights have been featured on CBS’ "60 Minutes."

Initially specialising in world, medieval, and military history, Harari’s current research delves into macro-historical questions, exploring the intersections of history and biology, the unique attributes of Homo sapiens, and ethical dilemmas posed by modern science and technology.

"Sapiens," published in 2014, has sold 25 million copies and became a New York Times top 10 bestseller. It dominated the Sunday Times’ bestseller list for 96 consecutive weeks in the UK and received endorsements from figures like Barack Obama and Bill Gates. The Guardian credited "Sapiens" with revolutionising the non-fiction market.

In 2016, Harari published "Homo Deus," exploring future challenges and the potential for unprecedented technological advances to create societal divides. "21 Lessons for the 21st Century," released in 2018, examines current global issues and the significant decisions we face today.

Harari collaborated with comics artists David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave to create "Sapiens: A Graphic History," bringing the history of humankind to life through vibrant illustrations. In 2022, he ventured into children's literature with "Unstoppable Us," making human history accessible to younger audiences. The series quickly became a New York Times bestseller and received high praise.

Harari’s work has earned numerous accolades, including honorary awards from the US Association of Foreign Press Correspondents and VUB, the Free University of Brussels. His writings are featured in prestigious publications such as The Guardian, The Financial Times, and The New York Times. Harari has also commented extensively on contemporary issues like the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, providing deep insights into their global implications.

Prof. Yuval Noah Harari continues to share his knowledge globally, contributing to public discourse on the critical issues of our time.