Nexus
A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
Nexus
Buy Now for £16.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
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.
Listeners also enjoyed...
Editorial Review
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)
What listeners say about Nexus
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- S. Anderton
- 17-10-24
One of the best books of all time
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!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- GRAHAM
- 18-09-24
lots of food for thought
a good historical context showing how we have a high probability of repeating the mistakes of the past.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- a lisa
- 12-11-24
captivating
The nature of authority is strongly tied to the nature and flow of information, and I really like the fact that the author brings this up, while, whenever anyone mentions information, there is either a discussion on quality, automation (AI), or surveillance. This book touches on all of these, and more, at some point along the way, in various ways, to end up being a broadly educational book, with wide access.
Another good book from the author. What will he write about next? Looking forward to it.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- hc
- 27-09-24
I understood this book
Such deep complex topics described in a totally accessible & nontechnical way, great storytelling, is the 15 word minimum review satisfied yet?
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 16-11-24
Yuval is the best
Another very informative book by Yuval Noah Harari, I won’t go into detail but everyone should listen to this book and be aware of the possibilities humanity has in store for the future
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Leonidas967
- 07-12-24
A Deeply Thought Provoking and Worrying Book
A fascinating, carefully thought-out insight into the development of data networks, building towards a profoundly worrying conclusion.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Lizzie
- 16-10-24
Stunning Perspective
Having read the previous 3 books I found the first half of Nexus a bit too repetitive but once we began on the substance of AI and it’s impact on humanity I was both riveted and terrified.
I have long feared the potential of AI to create massive unemployment but I had not seen the much bigger picture Yuval reveals from the perspective of History.
I recommend you read this book and share what you learn whenever you get the opportunity.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 13-12-24
Another important book!!
Have enjoyed all Yuval Noah Hararis books and have learned so much from them. Sapiens should be the back bone of our schools curriculum.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mr P Regent
- 14-10-24
Be patient, and be ready to learn from the past to guide a better future
Sometimes, I felt AI was being shoehorned into an original idea about information systems. But stick with it. It is one of my favourite books for exploring a balanced opinion of the good, the bad, and the darn right horrible of AI.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- tim frank
- 26-10-24
Intelligent and understandable overview of coming opportunities and concerns of artificial intelligence
Yuval has a simply brilliant mind & is able to get complex concepts across to the rest of us.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!