Nexus
A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI
(Autor) Yuval Noah HarariThe 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. Praise for Yuval Noah Harari 'The great thinker of our age' The Times on 21 Lessons for the 21st Century 'Interesting and provocative' Barack Obama on Sapiens 'One of my favourite writers and thinkers' Natalie Portman on Sapiens 'Sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain . . . Radiates power and clarity' Sunday Times on Sapiens 'It altered how I view our species and our world' Guardian on Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian, philosopher, and best-selling author known for his insightful analysis of the history and future of mankind. His most notable works include "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" and "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow," which have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.
Harari's writing style is clear, engaging, and thought-provoking, making complex ideas accessible to a wide audience. His contributions to literature include challenging conventional wisdom and offering fresh perspectives on the human experience.
Harari's impact on the literary genre of history and philosophy is significant, as he has sparked widespread discussion and debate on topics such as evolution, technology, and the role of humans in shaping the future. "Sapiens" is his most famous work, offering a sweeping narrative of the history of our species and how we have come to dominate the planet.