In this episode of Book Interrupted, the women continue their discussion on “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari and share their personal journals while reading the book. Among other topics, they chat about: the word ‘natural’ and body modifications; the extinction of big animals; gossip and stories; sociopaths; and the transition of power from family and community to the market and state.
Discussion Points:
- Personal journals
- There is no ‘natural’ way of life
- Shut up statements, like “I’m just being honest”, or “it’s natural”
- Body modifications, botox, tattoos, and getting breast implants in honour of your grandparents
- Human rights as a human construct
- The human flood - the extinctions of big animals
- The importance of stories and their ability to slowly change the world
- Local gossip versus fake news
- Sociopaths
- Giving power to the market and states, instead of your family and community
- Individualistic societies
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
Book Interrupted Website
Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life by Jill Bolte Taylor
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