Nexus

Nexus

A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI
by Yuval Noah Harari
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About This Book

Nexus (2024) explores how information networks, from storytelling and books to the internet and AI, have shaped human history. It lays bare the risks technology currently poses to these networks and defines the critical decisions humanity must make to safeguard information, power, order, and truth.

Who Should Read This?

  • History lovers who want to uncover the fascinating history of information
  • Futurists wondering what’s next for information technology
  • Ethicists invested in the moral implications of the digital revolution

About the Author

Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and globally renowned author, best known for his best-selling books Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind and Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow. His works explore the intersection of history, science, and philosophy, focusing on human evolution, the future of technology, and the challenges humanity faces. He is the co-founder of Sapienship, an organization which advocates for global responsibility.