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Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian, philosopher, and bestselling author, born on February 24, 1976, in Kiryat Ata, Israel. He is a professor in the Department of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has gained international acclaim for his works that explore the intersections of history, biology, and technology.

Harari earned his B.A. in History from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1998 and completed his Ph.D. in medieval history at the University of Oxford in 2002. His doctoral research focused on medieval military history. He later became a Yad Hanadiv Fellow, engaging in postdoctoral studies that further shaped his academic career.

He is best known for his popular science books, including Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (2011), which examines the history of humanity from the emergence of Homo sapiens to the present day; Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow (2016), which speculates on the future trajectories of humanity; and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018), which addresses contemporary global challenges. His most recent book, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI, published in September 2024, explores how information networks have shaped human history and considers the implications of artificial intelligence on society.

Harari’s writing delves into themes such as free will, consciousness, happiness, and the impact of technology on society. He has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals, frequently speaking at global forums like the World Economic Forum in Davos and engaging in discussions with world leaders on pressing issues.

In addition to his books, Harari co-founded Sapienship in 2019, a social impact company aimed at addressing significant global challenges through education and storytelling. He contributes articles to major publications such as The Guardian, The New York Times, and TIME, discussing topics ranging from technology to global crises.