Sapiens
Sapiens

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Sapiens

Movie
113 min
Korean

Na Do-han, a man with Dissociative Identity Disorder, shares his body with four different identities. One dawn, he wakes up in a motel with blood-soaked hands and the word 'Run!' scrawled on a mirror. Soon linked to the disappearance of a wealthy corporate heir, Do-han becomes the prime suspect. Concurrently pursued by corporate lawyer Seo Hee-jae, he must interrogate his own identities, each concealing a secret.

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Director: N/A (Book)Genres: Non-fiction, History, Anthropology

Plot Summary

Yuval Noah Harari's seminal work, 'Sapiens,' traces the history of humankind from the Stone Age up to the present day. It explores how Homo sapiens came to dominate the planet, examining the cognitive revolution, the agricultural revolution, and the scientific revolution. The book delves into the development of religion, money, nations, and various social structures that have shaped human civilization.

Critical Reception

Sapiens has been a global bestseller and received widespread critical acclaim for its ambitious scope, engaging narrative, and thought-provoking insights into human history and societal development. It is praised for making complex historical and scientific concepts accessible to a general audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sweeping narrative and ability to connect disparate historical events.

  • Commended for its accessibility and engaging prose, making complex ideas easy to understand.

  • Frequently cited for its challenging perspectives on human nature and societal constructs.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise 'Sapiens' for its insightful and comprehensive overview of human history, highlighting its thought-provoking nature and Harari's clear, engaging writing style. Many appreciate the book's ability to reframe understanding of humanity's past, present, and future.

Awards & Accolades

Global Bestseller, Winner of the Israeli National Library's "Best Book of the Year" award (2012), nominated for the Tatzu Prize for Israeli literature.

Fun Fact

Yuval Noah Harari wrote the book primarily for his students, aiming to provide them with a concise overview of human history before they began their university studies.

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