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

"Nexus" explores humanity’s journey into the Information Age, examining how the flow and organization of information have shaped human history and societal structures. Harari discusses how information networks, powered by stories and shared beliefs, have enabled large-scale cooperation. The book addresses the dangers of misinformation, bureaucracy, mythology, and the rise of AI as a potentially transformative force. It contextualizes the AI revolution within a long history of information-based power, urging awareness of the risks posed by autonomous algorithms and the challenges to human civilization.