Homo Deus - A Brief History of Tomorrow

Homo Deus or Human Gods is a book that discusses what would follow us Homo sapiens as species and the consequences we should be prepared for. It’s an interesting, thought-provoking, and at times, an absurd read. Published in 2016, before the Covid-19 crisis, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the recent intensification Israel-Palestine conflict, the book confirms the fragility and uncertainty of the world we live in. Yuval Harari claimed then less than a decade back, that the future will only focus on intellectual wars rather than armed conflicts. People would prioritize technological advancement over bombing each other. I wish that were true. We did enjoy a long period of peace, with conflicts concentrated in a few regions, but as of 2024, we cannot say this - Things have only gone from bad to crazy.

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Being Mortal - Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End

I read this book soon after ‘Outlive’ by Peter Attia, and there could not have been a bigger contrast. Not in a negative way. One book tells you how to prolong your life and improve the quality of life as you age; the other reminds you that there is no escaping the end.

While Peter Attia beautifully explains how your body works and how you can prolong your life with proper monitoring, exercise, good eating habits, sleep, and mental health, Atul Gawande reminds you that no matter what you do, life has a finite end. He emphasizes why it is important to accept this fact and prepare yourself, not just for your own end, but also for that of your loved ones.

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