Book Review: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century

This book presents Harari’s vision for what lies in the future. He covers a variety of themes ranging from advancements in biotechnology, warfare, world politics, employment opportunities and changes in political and personal spaces. It is an interesting read. At some places, it can get a bit overwhelming. Everything seems to be arriving too soon. Changes are not just arriving but also passing on really quickly. In some chapters, I felt a sense of awe at the way the future is likely to zip past us, and I wondered if mental and emotional well being should not become the top most priority to cope with the fast paced changes. 
The biggest trouble is that these ‘predictions’, if I can call them that, are difficult to contest. They are logically argued. So it is difficult to ignore them. I feel that this book should be read by everyone just as a heads up for what is likely to come our way.
Having said that, Harari’s personal history seems to have had a strong impact on his writing, particularly in the last few chapters. At one place, he has acknowledged his personal experiments with meditative practices and accepted that this has helped him to write his books. This provides a sneak peak into his experiences and lends a possibility of understanding how this has coloured his writing. 
Overall a good read. While some people have recommended reading his books in the order in which they were published: Sapiens, Home Deus, 21 lessons… , I am reading it in the reverse order. I am not sure how it would change my understanding of it. But I recommend reading this one.