Summary of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Have you ever wondered how we got to the point that we are now? What events in history shaped our modern society and way of life? Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind seeks to answer these questions and more.

The author explains that many of the questions he brings up really haven’t been the subject of much study, but having answers to them does help us have a better understanding. In this guide, you’ll learn more about where we started and where we’ll ultimately end up- perhaps we’ll eventually go the way of other human species: extinction. This summary explains a little about: The Cognitive Revolution The Agricultural Revolution The Unification of Humankind The Scientific Revolution This guide is just a brief introduction to all of the information you’ll find in the book, Sapiens .

You’ll learn how humans started out having very little impact on the environment around them to the point that we have completely changed it. He explains how money changes people and societies and perhaps that greed is a good idea.