“Sapiens rule the world, because we alone can imagine it”
— Yuval Noah Harari
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Humans are able to run the world because we have the unique ability to think about things that don't yet exist. This means that we can dream, plan, and create new ideas and inventions. For example, when someone imagines a technology that doesn’t yet exist, like an airplane before it was invented, they can work to make it real. Other animals can't plan or create in this way; they live based on instincts or immediate needs. This special ability to imagine the future lets people build cities, create laws, and work together in large groups towards shared goals. By using our imagination, we can solve complex problems, improve our lives, and shape our world.
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