Consciousness is the ability to feel things such as pain, joy, love, and anger.

“Intelligence is the ability to solve problems. What gave Homo sapiens an edge over all other animals and turned us into the masters of the planet was not our individual rationality but our unparalleled ability to think together in large groups.” No individual knows everything it takes to build a cathedral, an atom bomb, or an aircraft.

Just as it takes a tribe to raise a child, it also takes a tribe to invent a tool, solve a conflict, or cure a disease.

“Not only rationality, but individuality too is a myth. Truth is, I just don’t understand what’s going on in the world.” If you feel like running down the street crying ‘The apocalypse is upon us!’, try telling yourself ‘No, it’s not that. Bewilderment is more humble, and therefore more clear-sighted. It comes from the smug feeling that I know exactly where the world is heading – down. “The first step is to tone down the prophecies of doom, and switch from panic mode to bewilderment. “So if you want to know the truth about the universe, about the meaning of life, and about your own identity, the best place to start is by observing suffering and exploring what it is. It’s a bit like African and Native American tribes who unwittingly sold entire countries to European imperialists in exchange for colorful beads and cheap trinkets.” “At present, people are happy to give away their most valuable asset-their personal data-in exchange for free email services and funny cat videos. “Humans think in stories rather than in facts, numbers, or equations, and the simpler the story, the better.” You just need to develop a deep appreciation of suffering.” Hence in order to act morally, you don’t need to believe in any myth or story. “Morality doesn’t mean ‘following divine commands’. My grade of the book: B+ (using the American grading system) - recommended! My favorite quotes I would still recommend it and think many would enjoy it immensely! It's hard to explain my thinking since I still have mixed feelings about it. I like this book, same other Harari's books (Sapiens and Homo Deus), but this one somehow felt less fresh.

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