21 Lessons for the 21st Century
by Yuval Noah Harari · Published 2018
It raises important questions about the future, technology, politics and education more than it answers them. Some sections are oversimplified, but it is valuable for thinking about what is coming.
What works
- Raises important questions about AI, work, politics, education and truth.
- Very accessible.
- Encourages long-term thinking.
- Good discussion starter.
What doesn't
- Sometimes oversimplifies complex subjects.
- Some predictions are speculative.
- The breadth comes at the expense of depth.
The central challenge of the 21st century is not simply acquiring information, but learning how to remain adaptable when technology changes faster than institutions and individuals can.
It raises important questions about the future, technology, politics and education more than it answers them. Some sections are oversimplified, but it is valuable for thinking about what is coming.
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