The Flood — Sapiens, Mass Extinction, and Human Impact on Nature Explained | Chapter 4 from Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
The Flood — Sapiens, Mass Extinction, and Human Impact on Nature Explained | Chapter 4 from Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari How did early Homo sapiens transform entire ecosystems and drive some of the world’s most dramatic extinctions, long before the rise of agriculture or industry? In Chapter 4 of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind , Yuval Noah Harari explores the powerful, and often devastating, impact of our species on nature. Watch the complete video summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for expert guides to every chapter! Early Sapiens as the World’s Most Dangerous Species Following the Cognitive Revolution, Sapiens became not just skilled hunters but global colonizers. As humans spread to new continents—first to Australia, then the Americas, then remote islands—Harari shows how they triggered massive waves of extinction, even with only Stone Age tools. The arrival of Sapiens often meant the disappearance of giant mammals and unique species that had ne...