My Name is Amakiri Welekwe. I’m a technology consultant and evangelist. A few years back, while reading Gates Notes—a blog maintained by Bill Gates, my eyes fell upon two intriguing titles: “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” and “Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow.” These literary works were crafted by none other than the Israeli historian, Yuval Noah Harari.
Bill Gates’ glowing reviews piqued my curiosity, so I grabbed a copy and decided to read them. The first book, Sapiens, explores the past and tries to explain how our species came to dominate the Earth. The second one, “Homo Deus” explores the future of humanity and paints a picture of where history is headed and the nightmares that come along with it. According to Harari, the new human agenda is the pursuit of bliss, immortality, and divinity.
He argues that as technology continues to advance, it will fundamentally alter our understanding of what it means to be human and that we are on the verge of the next stage of evolution characterised by the creation of a godlike human species in which the traditional categories of “human” and “god” may no longer apply. After reading those books, it became apparent that Harari’s atheistic perspective wielded considerable influence over his interpretation of history’s trajectory and our species’ destiny.
Through keen observation, I discerned subtle hints of deception in some of his proclamations, forecasts, and conclusions regarding our future. Given my background in the technology sector, I’ve also observed ideas within the tech industry that mirror aspects of biblical narratives, providing me with a unique opportunity to engage in the current conversations. At that moment, an irresistible urge surged within me, prompting me with an immediate and powerful need to present an alternative viewpoint.
My sole mission was crystal clear: to help humanity see history from a completely different perspective—God’s own perspective, the theistic view of history—and to invite them to partner with God and be part of what He is doing in history. This was how Homo Novus: A Brief His-story of Tomorrow was born.
For more about my story and mission, check out my detailed interview with The Washington Mail a US-based daily newspaper and magazine:
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