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Yuval Noah Harari

Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the concept of dataism as presented by Harari in Homo Deus. How does this philosophy compare to traditional human-centered ideologies? Discuss the potential implications of dataism for future societal and ethical norms.

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Explore Harari’s views on the future of human evolution. How does he envision the role of artificial intelligence and biotechnology in transforming Homo sapiens into Homo deus? Discuss the ethical challenges this transformation might pose.

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Harari discusses the Anthropocene era and its significance in human history. How does this concept challenge our understanding of humans’ impact on Earth? Reflect on the potential long-term consequences of this era.

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Homo Deus examines the relationship between storytelling and human evolution. Discuss how storytelling has shaped human societies and belief systems. How does Harari predict this will change in the future?

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Examine the role of algorithms in human life as described in Homo Deus. How does Harari’s portrayal of life as data processing redefine the concept of free will and decision-making?

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Harari discusses the shift from humanism to dataism. Evaluate the impacts of this shift on contemporary ethical and moral frameworks. How might this influence future generations’ perception of humanity?

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In Homo Deus, the notion of intersubjective reality is important. Discuss how this concept influences human societies and their development. How might advancing technologies affect an understanding of intersubjective realities?

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Harari’s predictions often hinge on the advancement of technology. Analyze the feasibility and ethical considerations of technologies like virtual reality and AI as they pertain to human evolution and societal change.

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Discuss Harari’s perspective on human happiness in the age of technology. How does he propose technology will change the way humans perceive and pursue happiness? How might it limit happiness?

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Homo Deus poses questions about the future of human dominance on Earth. Reflect on Harari’s predictions about humans being superseded by more advanced algorithms. How does this challenge traditional views of human exceptionalism?

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