Nexus
A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI
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Narrated by:
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Vidish Athavale
About this listen
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.
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'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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- Ian
- 17-10-2024
Stunning, and disturbing
Yuval Noah Harari has written another masterpiece which is both profound and disturbing. Highly recommend this thought provoking work. Excellent narration.
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- Dominic
- 03-01-2025
Outstanding again
I definitely held the naive view of information networks before I read this book, I am happy to have a more nuanced understanding now,
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-2024
Very true - Elon is actively manipulating us already
He rightly points out how fake news is being used to radicalise people and empower autocrats like Trump
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- Anonymous User
- 10-10-2024
Informed and well written
Great listen, always enjoyed the writing style and narrative of the book . Great book to listen
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- Antony
- 24-09-2024
brilliant perspective
ties a lot of history, technology and philosophy together to produce a wonderful book. worth your time
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- Darcy Moore
- 07-10-2024
An important book
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!
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- ADAM CLARK
- 02-12-2024
a huge amount to digest
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.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-12-2024
Networks and History
Very interesting read and a great reflection of past networks, how they worked and then a good discussion on the future of AI
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-2025
Though provoking
Very thought fulfilling insight into the next chapter of the world. Very relevant to our time right now.
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- Tony Gorman
- 07-10-2024
Vivid picture of the future
Very interesting and compelling story of our time and the future . Will recommend to anyone
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