Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian and author widely regarded as one of the most influential public intellectuals writing today. Born in Kiryat Ata, Israel, he rose to international acclaim with his bestselling book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, followed by works including Homo Deus and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, works that continue to be read for their sweeping, big-picture examination of human history, technology, and the future of society. A professor of history at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, he draws on a wide range of disciplines, including biology, anthropology, and philosophy, to explore how humans came to dominate the planet and what challenges lie ahead in an age of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. Sapiens became a global publishing phenomenon, translated into dozens of languages and endorsed by figures ranging from Barack Obama to Bill Gates, bringing complex historical and scientific ideas to a massive popular audience. Known for his sweeping, accessible synthesis of history, science, and philosophy, Harari's work continues to shape modern nonfiction writing and inspire readers across the world.