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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
The sequel to "Nexus" in this near-term science fiction trilogy is describing a much more chaotic world. After the events of Nexus, the world finds itself in chaos as a Posthuman terror organisation is wreaking havoc with regular acts of terrorist attacks and Kaden Lane is trying to hide throughout some Asian countries, as most of the world's secret services are trying to capture him and to break his imprisoned friends to discover the backdoor to the upgraded Nexus operating system. The Chinese posthuman mind is trying to continue its existence and penetrating the world's online systems for worldwide dominance whereas a self-proclaimed samaritan is claiming to search for the backdoor for mankind's use.
Several children born to Nexus-using mothers are showing symptoms of an entirely new way of communication between humans and this may prove to be a big jump in human evolution. Concerned governments are either imprisoning these children or trying to find ways of "curing" them since they see them as a threat to humanity ( a bit like Homo Sapiens was a threat for the Neanderthals and ended up dominating them and causing them to go extinct).
The second book is more action and less philosophising, but does not introduce too many new threads to the ones the first book created, thus I found it to be less enjoyable. But of course it develops the threads, preparing for a conclusion in the third book of the series.
Several children born to Nexus-using mothers are showing symptoms of an entirely new way of communication between humans and this may prove to be a big jump in human evolution. Concerned governments are either imprisoning these children or trying to find ways of "curing" them since they see them as a threat to humanity ( a bit like Homo Sapiens was a threat for the Neanderthals and ended up dominating them and causing them to go extinct).
The second book is more action and less philosophising, but does not introduce too many new threads to the ones the first book created, thus I found it to be less enjoyable. But of course it develops the threads, preparing for a conclusion in the third book of the series.
Rather enjoyable book. Not as mind-blowing as the first instalment - don't think it reached the same level in terms of posing deep philosophical questions about human enhancement.
I read the kindle edition and here is where multiple stars were lost. I can forgive the occasional typo. But seriously - did someone actually proof read this book or was the first draft mistakenly published. Words missing, words misspelled, verbs not in the correct tense. Like come on - it got to the point where I was reporting so many content errors it was distracting me from the actual story. So in future - perhaps you should pay someone to proofread before making the book available for public consumption. All I can say is that thankfully I didn't buy this book but rather borrowed it during my free trial of Kindle Unlimited. The number of typos was truly unacceptable and if I had spent money on this book I would have been an incredibly dissatisfied customer.
I read the kindle edition and here is where multiple stars were lost. I can forgive the occasional typo. But seriously - did someone actually proof read this book or was the first draft mistakenly published. Words missing, words misspelled, verbs not in the correct tense. Like come on - it got to the point where I was reporting so many content errors it was distracting me from the actual story. So in future - perhaps you should pay someone to proofread before making the book available for public consumption. All I can say is that thankfully I didn't buy this book but rather borrowed it during my free trial of Kindle Unlimited. The number of typos was truly unacceptable and if I had spent money on this book I would have been an incredibly dissatisfied customer.
further arguments for brain-to-brain communication & the nature of civil liberties as we move towards the singularity.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The second is as good as the first! The action and adventure of Nexus continues with just as much page-turning intensity in the second installment of this trilogy: Crux. In Crux, we meet up with all our favorite (and least favorite) characters and follow them as they attempt, in both good and bad ways, to control the use and abuse of Nexus, now released to millions of people across the world and counting.
Again, one of the things I’m most fascinated by is the non-fictional elements in this story. I mentioned this in my review of Nexus, but it’s worth repeating because it’s just so incredible: while the drug Nexus and some of it’s effects aren’t real (yet…), much of the science included in these books is real. Like, scientists are figuring out how to connect brains, communicate without words, replicate human thought using computers… It’s totally mind-blowing. And also slightly terrifying after being immersed in Naam’s world in the not-so-far-away future where unimaginable good and unspeakable evil happen in equal measure.
I also really love all the Buddhist and Eastern influences that flow throughout the story. There’s a lot of focus on breath, meditation, higher connection, and a refreshing respect for the communal mind.
Good thing I’ve got the third book already on my bookshelf– I’m hooked!
Again, one of the things I’m most fascinated by is the non-fictional elements in this story. I mentioned this in my review of Nexus, but it’s worth repeating because it’s just so incredible: while the drug Nexus and some of it’s effects aren’t real (yet…), much of the science included in these books is real. Like, scientists are figuring out how to connect brains, communicate without words, replicate human thought using computers… It’s totally mind-blowing. And also slightly terrifying after being immersed in Naam’s world in the not-so-far-away future where unimaginable good and unspeakable evil happen in equal measure.
I also really love all the Buddhist and Eastern influences that flow throughout the story. There’s a lot of focus on breath, meditation, higher connection, and a refreshing respect for the communal mind.
Good thing I’ve got the third book already on my bookshelf– I’m hooked!
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Peak fucking book. The way he weaves together so many threads into one coherent narrative is amazing. Can't wait for the third of the trilogy.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Es una trilogía Nexux, Crux y Apex de un tecnólogo transhumanista. Como literatura no es gran cosa como es de esperar. La trama es trepidante pero los personajes son en gran parte contenedores de las ideas del autor aunque hay cierto esfuerzo por darles sustancia. Tiende hacia el delirio tecno-místico y la ñoñería según avanza la historia. Pero es entretenido y engancha bastante, se lee bien.
This series just keeps getting better and better. Running off to start book 3 now.. and already hoping there will be a book 4. Lots of action - good story line - great characters - excellent story teller - excellent reader (audible version)... just all over a good book.
This book is the second book in the "Nexus" arc. The series starts with [b:Nexus|13642710|Nexus (Nexus, #1)|Ramez Naam|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347149654s/13642710.jpg|19257521], proceeds into this book, [b:Crux|15997527|Crux (Nexus, #2)|Ramez Naam|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1370866984s/15997527.jpg|21757503], and concludes with [b:Apex|20424928|Apex (Nexus, #3)|Ramez Naam|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1422812013s/20424928.jpg|30020583].
I do not think(/feel) that this book was as well written as the first book. The technology is all there but the narrative felt hurried. In addition, I found 3 typos in the Kindle edition (I found none in the first book); I've reported the typos to Amazon.
The uploading of a human mind into a "quantum computer" makes the huge assumption that the entirety of a person's mind exists in their neurons. I'm not sure that this is conclusively proven (in science).
I do not think(/feel) that this book was as well written as the first book. The technology is all there but the narrative felt hurried. In addition, I found 3 typos in the Kindle edition (I found none in the first book); I've reported the typos to Amazon.
The uploading of a human mind into a "quantum computer" makes the huge assumption that the entirety of a person's mind exists in their neurons. I'm not sure that this is conclusively proven (in science).