--- product_id: 76152728 title: "Jonathan Cape 21 Lessons For The 21St Century, 368 Pages" price: "R938" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76152728-jonathan-cape-21-lessons-for-the-21st-century-368-pages store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Lined format for focused reading 368 pages of deep insight 21 critical lessons for today’s world Jonathan Cape 21 Lessons For The 21St Century, 368 Pages **Price:** R938 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Stay ahead of the curve with the ultimate guide to 21st century challenges! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jonathan Cape 21 Lessons For The 21St Century, 368 Pages - **How much does it cost?** R938 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76152728-jonathan-cape-21-lessons-for-the-21st-century-368-pages) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Navigate the Now:** 21 expertly curated lessons tackling today’s most urgent global challenges. - • **Mindful & Measured:** 368 pages of thought-provoking content designed to sharpen your worldview. - • **Join the Conversation:** Ranked top in History, Anthropology & Political Theory—be part of the global discourse. - • **Structured for Success:** Lined pages to help you annotate, reflect, and engage deeply with the material. - • **Intellectual Powerhouse:** From the bestselling author of Sapiens, a must-read for forward-thinking leaders. ## Overview Jonathan Cape’s '21 Lessons for the 21st Century' is a 368-page, lined edition book by Yuval Noah Harari that explores pressing contemporary issues—from nuclear threats to fake news—offering a rigorous, unbiased analysis designed for professionals seeking clarity and insight in a rapidly changing world. ## Description From the author of the million copy bestseller sapiens. Sapiens showed us where we came from. homo deus looked to the future. 21 lessons for the 21st century explores the present. How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through today’s most urgent issues. The golden thread running through his exhilarating new book is the challenge of maintaining our collective and individual focus in the face of constant and disorienting change. Are we still capable of understanding the world we have created? Review: One Important Lesson for Eternity - This book is a fascinating read for those interested in an unbiased pursuit of Truth. Truth as they say is based on observation and evidence rather than on mere faith. Yet, the most intelligent species, relies more on stories than on verifiable facts, and are the only species on earth that can weave stories. Be it Fascism, Communism or Liberalism, the great political stories; or those derived from religion and culture, all of them have their share of fiction. Yet stories are all around (accepted as true), and act as the glue to unite people on a common theme. People forget facts but not a well woven story. Our allegiance to stories and beliefs assumes that our nation or religion or culture is central to the planet, the best and the most important of all. Hence, our civilization is trapped in several such disparate compartments and is at war with itself. It is sad to see that the species that has abundance of Intelligence is bankrupt in Consciousness. We are staring at the threats of nuclear war, terrorism, and global warming. We see acute human suffering despite the enormous wealth and technological progress. The book begins with the challenges the world might face if AI and Bioengineering converge. In the past, human inequality on an economic scale was a result of highly skewed distribution of wealth. In the future, economic Inequality might seem to be a better choice, since most humans would be made Irrelevant by those who control data and information. There could be for the first time, genetic superiority of those who can manipulate their DNA, live longer and even have substantial enhancement of their cerebral power by coupling their brains with super computers in real time. Morality means ‘reduced suffering’ and not just ‘following divine commands’ argues the author. The ability to understand human suffering and to end it comes with compassion. Commitment to truth and compassion result in the concept of Equality of all human beings. It is not possible to find Truth without Freedom to think, investigate and experiment. It takes Courage to question the status-quo and admit our ignorance and venture into the unknown. ‘Questions you cannot answer are better for you than answers that you cannot question’. With this framework, Secular people take Responsibility for creating a better world, than leaving it to any unknown higher power. Politicians of all hues understand the power of stories and their voter psychology. They operate systematically in four stages, as explained in this book. 1. Downsize the issue, create a big Villain vs the rest of us 2. Focus on a touching story that arouses emotions and melts our hearts 3. Weave a conspiracy theory or a big scam that threatens the culture or nation. 4. The white knight in shining armor, a leader or a dogma or belief, finally arrives to redeem us… and he rules till the cycle turns against him. I appreciate the author’s Courage for an unbiased and vocal analysis of several political, cultural, religious, and historical perspectives. This is a genuine pursuit of Truth with an open mind. Finally, there is convergence of knowledge that emerges from the vastness and depth of this study. This is where the book takes an unexpected but remarkably interesting and insightful turn. The Truth is that the cause of all our tensions and misery in life are a creation of our MIND. Life is not a Story. It has meaning. The last two chapters of this book (Meaning and Meditation) are the culmination of the understating of this Wisdom. This is the lesson humanity should learn for eternity. Touches our heart, mind, and soul in search of the eternal Truth. Review: Relevant & Outstanding - Author’s approach is unique and thought provoking. The selection and systemic numbering of 21st century challenges is amazing and shows the high intellectual level of the author making this book more interesting and meaningful than his earlier popular one entitled “Sapiens”. In particular, the discussions on important issues such as ignorance, education, justice, secularism and the historical context and the rising trends of fake news and manufactured lies in different parts of the world etc are thought provoking with a unique novelty in author’s approach. Anyone interested in a serious enquiry into the challenges which humanity is facing today , must read this meaningful work. An outstanding work by an outstanding researcher. ## Features - Lined ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #577,071 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,059 in History of Civilization & Culture #2,550 in Anthropology (Books) #3,727 in Political Theory | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,277 Reviews | ## Images ![Jonathan Cape 21 Lessons For The 21St Century, 368 Pages - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vOyCvUMJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One Important Lesson for Eternity *by B***Y on 15 July 2020* This book is a fascinating read for those interested in an unbiased pursuit of Truth. Truth as they say is based on observation and evidence rather than on mere faith. Yet, the most intelligent species, relies more on stories than on verifiable facts, and are the only species on earth that can weave stories. Be it Fascism, Communism or Liberalism, the great political stories; or those derived from religion and culture, all of them have their share of fiction. Yet stories are all around (accepted as true), and act as the glue to unite people on a common theme. People forget facts but not a well woven story. Our allegiance to stories and beliefs assumes that our nation or religion or culture is central to the planet, the best and the most important of all. Hence, our civilization is trapped in several such disparate compartments and is at war with itself. It is sad to see that the species that has abundance of Intelligence is bankrupt in Consciousness. We are staring at the threats of nuclear war, terrorism, and global warming. We see acute human suffering despite the enormous wealth and technological progress. The book begins with the challenges the world might face if AI and Bioengineering converge. In the past, human inequality on an economic scale was a result of highly skewed distribution of wealth. In the future, economic Inequality might seem to be a better choice, since most humans would be made Irrelevant by those who control data and information. There could be for the first time, genetic superiority of those who can manipulate their DNA, live longer and even have substantial enhancement of their cerebral power by coupling their brains with super computers in real time. Morality means ‘reduced suffering’ and not just ‘following divine commands’ argues the author. The ability to understand human suffering and to end it comes with compassion. Commitment to truth and compassion result in the concept of Equality of all human beings. It is not possible to find Truth without Freedom to think, investigate and experiment. It takes Courage to question the status-quo and admit our ignorance and venture into the unknown. ‘Questions you cannot answer are better for you than answers that you cannot question’. With this framework, Secular people take Responsibility for creating a better world, than leaving it to any unknown higher power. Politicians of all hues understand the power of stories and their voter psychology. They operate systematically in four stages, as explained in this book. 1. Downsize the issue, create a big Villain vs the rest of us 2. Focus on a touching story that arouses emotions and melts our hearts 3. Weave a conspiracy theory or a big scam that threatens the culture or nation. 4. The white knight in shining armor, a leader or a dogma or belief, finally arrives to redeem us… and he rules till the cycle turns against him. I appreciate the author’s Courage for an unbiased and vocal analysis of several political, cultural, religious, and historical perspectives. This is a genuine pursuit of Truth with an open mind. Finally, there is convergence of knowledge that emerges from the vastness and depth of this study. This is where the book takes an unexpected but remarkably interesting and insightful turn. The Truth is that the cause of all our tensions and misery in life are a creation of our MIND. Life is not a Story. It has meaning. The last two chapters of this book (Meaning and Meditation) are the culmination of the understating of this Wisdom. This is the lesson humanity should learn for eternity. Touches our heart, mind, and soul in search of the eternal Truth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Relevant & Outstanding *by D***N on 11 December 2018* Author’s approach is unique and thought provoking. The selection and systemic numbering of 21st century challenges is amazing and shows the high intellectual level of the author making this book more interesting and meaningful than his earlier popular one entitled “Sapiens”. In particular, the discussions on important issues such as ignorance, education, justice, secularism and the historical context and the rising trends of fake news and manufactured lies in different parts of the world etc are thought provoking with a unique novelty in author’s approach. Anyone interested in a serious enquiry into the challenges which humanity is facing today , must read this meaningful work. An outstanding work by an outstanding researcher. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Important point of view of the global context. (However poor quality of print) *by B***R on 23 September 2018* Essential reading. Quality of ideas, opinions and writing in line with his earlier books. A note to Penguin and its imprints. Please stop printing with Replika. The quality of print is abysmal and this is the second such experience for me (Devlok 2). I know of others who have felt the same. If this continues, readers will complain in droves and/or stop buying your books printed with Replika. 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