Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
by Yuval Noah Harari
Similar to 'The Better Angels of Our Nature,' this book examines the progress of humanity and the factors that have influenced our development over time.
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The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined
by Steven Pinker
While it is the original book, it is crucial for understanding the topic thoroughly and serves as a reference point in exploring related themes.
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The Moral Arc: How Science and Reason Lead Humanity Toward Truth, Justice, and Freedom
by Michael Shermer
This book resonates with Pinker's themes of progress and moral evolution, providing insight into how rationality and ethics can improve human condition.
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Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
by Sam Harris
Harris engages with themes of human progress in a modern context, paralleling Pinker’s arguments regarding morality and human development.
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Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
by Steven Pinker
This book complements 'The Better Angels of Our Nature' by expanding on the arguments for how human progress can continue to unfold.
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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World
by Steve Brusatte
Though focused on a different subject, it examines the broader narratives of life on Earth and can provide a fascinating backdrop to discussions of humanity’s journey.
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
by Jared Diamond
This book aligns with the exploration of human history and societal development themes in Pinker's work, providing a different angle on progress.
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Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think
by Hans Rosling
Rosling's optimistic perspective on global trends aligns well with Pinker's conclusions about the decline of violence and the progress of humanity.
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