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Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI
by Yuval Noah Harari
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars & would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in how information & technology shape society.
The first part of the book dives into the evolution of information networks, from storytelling to the printing press & explores how these changes impacted the spread of ideas, especially religious texts. I found this section fascinating & rich in historical perspective. The second part shifts to AI’s influence on today’s world & speculates on its role in the future of humanity, offering some really thought-provoking insights.
That being said, I do have a couple of small critiques. At times, Harari relied on a few too many examples, which made some sections feel a bit drawn out. Also, the early discussion on storytelling gave me Sapiens vibes, similar themes, tho it did diverge enough to offer its own perspective.
The first part of the book dives into the evolution of information networks, from storytelling to the printing press & explores how these changes impacted the spread of ideas, especially religious texts. I found this section fascinating & rich in historical perspective. The second part shifts to AI’s influence on today’s world & speculates on its role in the future of humanity, offering some really thought-provoking insights.
That being said, I do have a couple of small critiques. At times, Harari relied on a few too many examples, which made some sections feel a bit drawn out. Also, the early discussion on storytelling gave me Sapiens vibes, similar themes, tho it did diverge enough to offer its own perspective.