Bananas in Heaven - Yuval Noah Harari

Explore the provocative ideas of historian Yuval Noah Harari in this TEDxJaffa talk, where he delves into the unique ability of Homo sapiens to believe in imaginary concepts like gods, states, money, and human rights. Discover how this capacity for shared fiction has allowed humans to dominate the world and shape history. Learn about Harari's central thesis from his bestselling book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind," which challenges conventional views on topics such as capitalism, empires, animal treatment, and human happiness. Gain insights into our prehistoric ancestors, the power of cooperation, and the role of imagination in human society. Examine the evolution of human dominion and the impact of large-scale cooperation throughout history.

Intro
Our prehistoric ancestors
Cooperation
Human Dominion
Cooperation in large numbers
Human imagination
Human rights
Stories