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Why Humans Run the World

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating journey of human dominance on Earth in this 17-minute TED talk by historian Yuval Noah Harari. Discover how our species evolved from insignificant animals in Africa to the planet's dominant force in just 70,000 years. Uncover the surprising reason behind humanity's rise to power and its impact on other species and the Earth itself. Gain insights into the factors that shaped our species' unprecedented success and consider the implications for our future. This thought-provoking presentation offers a unique perspective on human history and our place in the natural world.

Syllabus

Why humans run the world | Yuval Noah Harari


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TED

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