Over the past century humankind has managed to do the impossible and rein in famine, plague, and war. What then will replace famine, plague, and war at the top of the human agenda? As the self-made gods of planet earth, what destinies will society set themselves, and which quests will be undertaken? Yuval Noah Harari explores the projects, dreams, and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century, from overcoming death to creating artificial life.