The single most subversive idea in “Sapiens” is the notion that Homo sapiens achieved a great leap forward in evolution because of our unique ability to use language to “invent stuff.” Among the examples that Harari uses is religion: “You could never convince a chimpanzee to give you a banana by promising him unlimited bananas in ape heaven” is my single favorite line from “Sapiens,” and it’s in the graphic version, too, along with an illustration of a chimp descending Mount Sinai with a pair of tablets in his arms. The story is told, suitably enough, by an imaginary superhero called Doctor Fiction. THE SINGLE MOST SUBVERSIVE IDEA IN “SAPIENS” IS THE NOTION THAT HOMO SAPIENS ACHIEVED A GREAT LEAP FORWARD IN EVOLUTION BECAUSE OF OUR UNIQUE ABILITY TO USE LANGUAGE TO “INVENT STUFF.” Prof. Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and Sapiens: A Graphic History. His books have sold 27.5 Million copies in 60 languages, and he is considered one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals today. The Guardian hascredited Sapienswith revolutionizing the non-fiction market and popularizing “brainy books”. Well yes, the book is heavy for a graphic novel, but considering what Sapiens was, this is perfect for those who want an insight into it without struggling through the intense content. Especially for those who aren't too crazy about nonfiction, this graphic novel will be a great way to know Harari's theories. The book is still thought-provoking, but some of the thoughts I had didn't improve my opinion. I found the use of the Egyptian pyramids as an example of "cooperation" off-putting. Technically I suppose it is, but ... I also got tired of reading references to the Cognitive Revolution when I didn't feel we had been provided with a satisfying explanation of what exactly it was, so I googled it. I feel the book presents this theory as generally, if not universally, accepted, but I found that other models have been offered, and according to Wikipedia, some of the proponents of some other theories have suggested the Cognitive Revolution theory reflects Eurocentric bias ( Behavior Modernity Wikipedia article) Overall, I think I enjoyed this book even more than Sapiens primarily because of the illustrations and characters. To visualise the original content in this graphic version was a thrilling experience, and to do so along with Professor Saraswati was simply enthralling!

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The graphic novel ends on a gloomy note. A tough cop named Lopez enlists Harari and Professor Saraswati to assist in the investigation of what she calls “the world’s worst ecological serial killers.” Says the cop: “Wherever these guys go, a whole bunch of bodies always show up.” By now, of course, we know the prime suspect is, as one character says, “all of us.” Saya juga sangat senang dengan pembawaan bab terakhir, "Pembunuh Berantai Antarbenua" yang mengambil tema "pengadilan", dan ditutup dengan pesan ekologis bahwa kita semua bersalah, dan masa depan keberlangsungan hewan dan tumbuhan ada di tangan kita semua. Saya kalau bisa standing ovation di depan penulisnya, saya akan lakukan itu. I definitely was not a fan of the artwork, although that might be polished up by the time this thing actually hits the shelves.The "paradox of plenty": the way that the transition from nomadic to primary agricultural societies created a vicious cycle whereby humans had more children, so had to produce ever more food, requiring more workers and so on. Yuval Harari interviewed by Alan Philps about his book, The World Today, September 2015, Volume 71, Number 5. The best-selling book by Yuval Noah Harari has been beautifully adapted into a graphic novel just in time for Christmas. The story of humankind is told through the delicate illustrations, bringing science and history together to help us understand how Homo sapiens came to inhabit the Earth. Amy Barrett, BBC Science Focus Magazine

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In this first volume of the full-colour illustrated adaptation of his groundbreaking book, renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas. Harari's key claim regarding the Agricultural Revolution is that while it promoted population growth for Sapiens and co-evolving species like wheat and cows, it made the lives of most individuals (and animals) worse than they had been when Sapiens were mostly hunter-gatherers, since their diet and daily lives became significantly less varied. Humans' violent treatment of other animals is a theme that runs throughout the book. This was the second volume of graphic novels adapted from the excellent book by Mr. Harari. This is another adaptation that was different if you compare it to the book because obviously, the formats are different. So these books are targeted more towards probably the younger readers. But the ideas in the book were poignant and hard-hitting and so they are here. A few people had the issue that India wasn't mentioned much in the first volume well enjoy India is a major part of this volume but you won't be happy with it because it's obviously, discussing the problems. Many Americans would take issue with this book and this volume but history is history it's not a mystery. So till then Keep on Reading. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one-homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 - The Pillars of Civilization is a fascinating exploration of human social organisation, from the transition from nomadic to agricultural societies through to the struggle for gender and racial equality in the twenty-first century.

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This book also features several popular historical figures like Thomas Jefferson, Margaret Thatcher, Franz Kafka, John Lenon as characters. The main protagonists Dr Saraswati, Harari himself, Joey, Detective Lopez are also present from the first installment. They sometime switch timeline and interact with the historical figures. The caste inequality of India and the racial inequality of the USA are elaborately described and analyzed. Harari showed how religion and science were evoked to justify the discrimination. Harari's support for feminism and veganism is also reflected in this book. It is not an easy job to take a nonfiction tome such as Sapiens and adapt it to a graphic version. So I must appreciate the efforts of the author, the storyboard artists, illustrators and editors who would have worked on this graphic version. They have done a fabulous job. Makin paham apa yang dibahas, makin dapet humornya, makin nyesek di bab terakhir. Catatan kecil tentang isu ekologis di halaman-halaman terakhir rasanya kaya ditonjok di ulu hati. Michal Shavit, publishing director of imprint Jonathan Cape at Vintage, said: “Yuval Harari never ceases to amaze, inspire and entertain his readers and this new book in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series doesn’t disappoint. In this beautiful, illustrated edition, with its focus on the Agricultural Revolution, we are thrown into a world of technological innovation, societal upheaval and the unintended consequences that accompany such seismic change. A treasure for young and old alike.’

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