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

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ISBN 9781911717096|Paperback|492 pages|2024|Fern Press
Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI is a comprehensive exploration of how the flow of information has shaped human history.

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ISBN 9781911717096|Paperback|492 pages|2024|Fern Press
Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI is a comprehensive exploration of how the flow of information has shaped human history.

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Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari is a comprehensive exploration of how the flow of information has shaped human history. Harari delves into the evolution of information networks, from the earliest forms of communication to the rise of artificial intelligence.

The book begins by tracing the development of language, writing, and other early forms of information storage and transmission. Harari examines how these innovations enabled humans to create complex societies, develop religions, and wage large-scale wars. He also explores the role of information in shaping political power structures, economic systems, and cultural values.

In the second half of the book, Harari focuses on the information revolution of the 20th and 21st centuries. He discusses the impact of the internet, social media, and artificial intelligence on human life, society, and politics. Harari warns of the potential dangers of unchecked information flow, such as the spread of misinformation, the erosion of privacy, and the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech giants.

Throughout the book, Harari offers insightful commentary on the ethical implications of information technology. He argues that humans must develop a new understanding of information and its role in society in order to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

Author:

Yuval Noah Harari

ISBN:

9781911717096

Publisher:

Fern Press

Binding:

Paperback

Pages:

492

Year of Publication:

2024

Edition:

First

Condition:

New

Country of Origin:

India

About the Creators

Prof Yuval Noah Harari has a PhD in History from the University of Oxford and now lectures at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specialising in World History.

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