Thomas Hanes

Curious about how we went from swinging in trees to swiping right on Tinder? “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari is your golden ticket! This rollercoaster ride through millions of years of human antics covers everything from the Cognitive Revolution (when we supposedly ‘got smart’) to the Agricultural Revolution (aka history’s worst con job). Harari’s witty breakdowns of our species’ greatest hits—and misses—make complex ideas laugh-out-loud accessible. Ready to find out how your morning coffee is linked to ancient grains and mythology? Buckle up and dive into our whirlwind past!