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Sapiens

by Yuval Noah Harari · first published 2011

Recommended by 8 people Derek Sivers, Reid Hoffman, Sebastian Junger, James Clear, Mark Manson, Naval Ravikant, Daniel Ek, Matt Mullenweg

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  1. Derek Sivers Writer, musician and founder of CD Baby

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    Rated 9/10. He had resisted it after similar histories, but found the author's personal perspectives the highlight.

    Notes on Sapiens Personal websitesive.rs sive.rs · 15 Aug 2017 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  2. Reid Hoffman American co-founder of LinkedIn, venture capitalist, and author

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    Reid Hoffman named it as a book they have given as a gift more than any other, answering Tim Ferriss's interview question.

    The Unusual Books That Shaped 50+ Billionaires, Mega-Bestselling Authors, and Other Prodigies Interviewtim.blog The Tim Ferriss Show · 10 Dec 2016 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  3. Sebastian Junger American author, journalist and documentarian

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    Sebastian Junger named it as a book they have given as a gift more than any other, answering Tim Ferriss's interview question.

    The Unusual Books That Shaped 50+ Billionaires, Mega-Bestselling Authors, and Other Prodigies Interviewtim.blog The Tim Ferriss Show · 10 Dec 2016 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  4. James Clear American author and speaker

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    On James Clear's curated "Best History Books" list.

    Listed in the source as “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”.

    Best History Books Personal websitejamesclear.com jamesclear.com · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

  5. Mark Manson American author and blogger

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    On Mark Manson's own list "The 12 Best Books on History".

    Listed in the source as “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”.

    The 12 Best Books on History Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

  6. Naval Ravikant Indian American entrepreneur and investor

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    Listed in "Naval's Recommended Reading", a chapter of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant that collects his recommendations in his own words.

    Naval's Recommended Reading Book excerptnavalmanack.com The Almanack of Naval Ravikant (Eric Jorgenson) · 2020 · checked 13 Nov 2026

  7. Daniel Ek Entrepreneur (Spotify, Neko Health)

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    One of Daniel Ek's ten favourite books, chosen and described in his own words for Vulture.

    Listed in the source as “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”.

    Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's 10 Favorite Books Interviewvulture.com Vulture · Jul 2017 · checked 13 Nov 2026

  8. Matt Mullenweg Entrepreneur (Automattic, WordPress)

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    One of the favourite books Matt Mullenweg chose for the "Books I've Loved" series on The Tim Ferriss Show.

    #420: Books I've Loved — Matt Mullenweg Podcast episodetim.blog The Tim Ferriss Show · 13 Apr 2020 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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