Yuval Noah Harari: Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

Hi everyone

I read Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, by Yuval Noah Harari spread over the last few weeks.
This is my husband's copy.

"Sapiens showed us where we came from. Homo Deus shows us where we're going. War is obsolete. You are more likely to commit suicide than be killed in conflict. Famine is disappearing. You are at more risk of obesity than starvation. Death is just a technical problem. Equality is out - but immortality is in.
What does our future hold? Yuval Noah Harari, author of the bestselling phenomenon Sapiens envisions a not-too-distant world in which we face a new set of challenges.
Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century - from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: Where do we go from here? And how will we protect this fragile world from our own destructive powers?" 

This was a bit disappointing. I read Sapiens about a year ago and found it fascinating and thought-provoking and I really enjoyed it. But Homo Deus just didn’t live up to that experience. It wasn’t as engrossing or interesting as I’d hoped.
The problem wasn’t the writing; Harari’s style is still clear and engaging. But the content itself felt lacking. There wasn’t much that felt new or groundbreaking. I never paused to think, "Wow, that’s amazing!" or "I never considered that before!" It felt more like a repackaging of ideas I’d already encountered, without adding much depth or a fresh perspective.
I appreciate Harari’s ability to connect big ideas and make complex topics accessible, but Homo Deus left me wanting more. It’s not a bad book, it’s just not as compelling or eye-opening as Sapiens was.

Have you read Homo Deus? Did you feel the same way, or did it resonate with you more than it did with me? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy reading!
Helena