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

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Yuval Noah Harari's Nexus takes you on a journey from the Stone Age all the way to the AI-driven present. Ever wondered how we went from cave paintings to smartphones and robots? This book starts as a whirlwind tour through history, setting up a big question: How will AI impact our future? Harari digs into how sharing information has been vital to empires and sparked revolutions. But what happens when AI starts calling the shots?

As the story moves through time, Harari poses a crucial question: Are we ready for the power of AI? He warns of the dangers of letting these smart systems run without rules. How do democracies protect themselves when information can be twisted or hidden? And what can we learn from dictatorships about controlling data?

In over 17 hours of top narration, this audiobook shows how past lessons can guide our tech-filled future. This audiobook isn't just history—it's a call to think carefully about tomorrow. Will we handle AI smartly, or will it outsmart us?