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Nexus

A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

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Nexus

By: Yuval Noah Harari
Narrated by: Vidish Athavale
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Sapiens

Stories brought us together.

Books spread our ideas – and our mythologies.

The internet promised infinite knowledge.

The algorithm learned our secrets – and then turned us against each other.

What will AI do?

NEXUS is the thrilling account of how we arrived at this moment, and the urgent choices we must now make to survive – and to thrive.

©2024 Yuval Noah Harari (P)2024 Penguin Audio Anthropology Best of 2024 Computer Science Editors Select Future Studies Jewish Heritage Machine Theory & Artificial Intelligence Social Sciences Thought-Provoking Socialism Middle East

Editorial Review

A synthesis of human history, for the AI age
Though you don’t need to have listened to Sapiens or Homo Deus to enjoy Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari’s latest feels like a logical continuation of his previous explorations of human history. Harari once again excels at distilling thousands of years of history into accessible observations that simultaneously feel both obvious and revelatory, this time performed by Vidish Athavale. From the oral storytelling of our past, to the audiobooks and podcasts of our present and the AI of our future, Harari shows how we’re on the precipice of another great (but potentially devastating) cultural and technological shift in information sharing – alongside some potential solutions to ensure that we continue to harness tech and information to our benefit, rather than our detriment. — Michael C., Audible Editor

Critic Reviews

'Tremendous, thought-provoking and so very well reasoned. Harari gives us a vision of a rapidly approaching future that is at one and the same time thrilling and chilling. If there is one book that I would urge everyone to read – our political, corporate and cultural leaders most especially – it is Nexus' (STEPHEN FRY)

'Harari has a unique ability to unite both history’s finest details and its grandest megatrends in a single view. This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI' (MUSTAFA SULEYMAN)

'Harari is one of the most remarkable intellects of our generation – bold, original, erudite, provocative and entrancing. His latest book reimagines everything from literacy to AI and – like all his books – fundamentally shifts one’s view of the world' (Rory Stewart)
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Yuval Noah Harari has written another masterpiece which is both profound and disturbing. Highly recommend this thought provoking work. Excellent narration.

Stunning, and disturbing

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I definitely held the naive view of information networks before I read this book, I am happy to have a more nuanced understanding now,

Outstanding again

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Nexus reads like a compass for the future, weaving history, tech, and philosophy into a pulse-quickening vision of what’s next. Insightful, urgent, and surprisingly hopeful!! Highly recommend!!

A brilliant spark of Harari’s mind

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He rightly points out how fake news is being used to radicalise people and empower autocrats like Trump

Very true - Elon is actively manipulating us already

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Great listen, always enjoyed the writing style and narrative of the book . Great book to listen

Informed and well written

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I really enjoyed this thought provoking and topical discussion around AI and what history can teach us about its impact on the world. The book covers a lot of ground and I found it to be thought provoking, engaging and sounding a warning on how we as societies need to engage with AI sooner rather than later. I am left with the question ringing in my ears “what is your political party of choice’s policy on AI”….a needed and necessary book of our time, thank you for writing it Mr Harari and Mr Perkins for reading it so beautifully.

a huge amount to digest

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ties a lot of history, technology and philosophy together to produce a wonderful book. worth your time

brilliant perspective

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Having read all Yuval Noah Harari’s books, including his early military histories, I had high expectations of his latest effort! It has proven to be an intellectual feast, one I suggest everyone should dine on! The insights into our current era, with the lessons of the past so clearly communicated, will keep it on the bestseller lists for years! Highest recommendation!

An important book

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Very interesting read and a great reflection of past networks, how they worked and then a good discussion on the future of AI

Networks and History

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Very thought fulfilling insight into the next chapter of the world. Very relevant to our time right now.

Though provoking

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