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Nexus

The Sunday Times bestselling history about humans, technology and AI from the author of Sapiens

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Nexus

By: Yuval Noah Harari
Narrated by: Vidish Athavale
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The mind-blowing story of humans, technology and power from the international and 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.

‘If you read only one non-fiction book this year, consider this one, to know more of our history and be aware of our choices to come’ TOM HANKS

'A super narrative writer' GUARDIAN

‘[Harari] sticks the world together in a gleaming shape that inspires and excites' TELEGRAPH

©2024 Yuval Noah Harari (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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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

Yuval Noah Harari is the undisputed maestro of the big idea . . . Nobody can pull of a big theory as suavely as he can
[Harari] sticks the world together in a gleaming shape that inspires and excites
A superb narrative writer
[A] thoughtful book . . . An important perspective at a time when the info-wars seem likely to only get worse (Gillian Tett)
[Harari] makes fun of people like myself who saw more information as always a good thing . . . I would basically say he’s right and I was wrong (BILL GATES)
If you read only one non-fiction book this year, consider this one, to know more of our history and be aware our choices to come (TOM HANKS)
Engrossing . . . A diagnosis and a call to action . . . If [Nexus] sells anywhere near as well as Sapiens did, we’ll be that bit better equipped as a species to deal with the rise of the machines
A useful, well-informed primer . . . Wise and bold
A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the zeitgeist perfectly . . . Harari's narrative is engaging, and his framing is strikingly original
One of our foremost big-picture thinkers about the grand sweep of humanity, history and the future
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An incredibly well explained thought process, based on historical facts, put together with such precision and logic. I think everyone should read this book. I learned so much about the topic but also so much about Yuval’s inspirational way of thinking and explaining. Outstanding contribution to the world!

One of the best books of all time

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On Chapter 2 and already some nice food for thought. Excellent way to learn something on long car journeys! Highly recommend, and well read by the speaker.

Great topic nicely recorded

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A fascinating, carefully thought-out insight into the development of data networks, building towards a profoundly worrying conclusion.

A Deeply Thought Provoking and Worrying Book

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a good historical context showing how we have a high probability of repeating the mistakes of the past.

lots of food for thought

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Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI is an ambitious exploration of humanity’s journey through the Information Age and its implications for the present and future. Harari masterfully connects historical patterns with modern challenges, highlighting how the flow of information has been central to human cooperation, power, and progress. At the heart of the narrative is a provocative question: if humans are wise, why do we risk ecological and technological self-destruction?

Harari’s analysis is both sobering and hopeful. He argues that our ability to build networks of cooperation often relies on shared fictions, but these same fictions can lead to mass delusions and manipulation. In the age of AI, he warns, these dynamics could reach unprecedented levels, creating systems of control that obscure truth and limit human agency. Yet, Harari avoids deterministic conclusions, emphasising that the future is shaped by choices, not inevitability.

​Nexus​ blends deep historical insight with pressing contemporary concerns, offering a compelling lens to understand today’s AI revolution. Harari’s accessible prose and thought-provoking arguments make this book essential reading for anyone seeking to navigate the promises and perils of our interconnected world.

Mind blowing !

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