Like many, I am a fan of Yuval Noah Harari. His book, Sapiens, had a material influence on my own work and understanding of the models and methodologies I teach in the fields of interpersonal communication, persuasion, and influence without authority. He (along with thought leaders such as Ray Kurzweil, Sam Harris and others I reference on this site) has influenced my general focus in recent years, looking beyond today and tomorrow and into an unknown yet eminent future – trying to figure out how to do that which has enabled us to prosper on this planet as a species: anticipate and adapt. A worthy read.