Product Description
Nexus (Hb) - Hardback
Explore the profound insights of Yuval Noah Harari in his latest work, Nexus, where he examines the intricate ways information networks have shaped human civilization. For the past 100,000 years, humanity has been on a journey of discovery and innovation, yet we now find ourselves navigating an existential crisis. With ecological challenges, rampant misinformation, and the rise of artificial intelligence looming over us, Nexus prompts crucial questions about our nature.
Harari takes readers on a compelling historical journey, traversing from the Stone Age through various pivotal moments in history, including religious texts, the horrors of the witch hunts, authoritarian regimes, and the resurgence of populism in the modern world. This book expertly delves into the relationship between information and truth, exploring how knowledge can be wielded as a tool for manipulation or a means of enlightenment.
In Nexus, Harari invites us to confront the choices we must make as technology evolves. Is information merely a weapon? Or can it lead us toward a hopeful renaissance of shared humanity? As he navigates these themes, Harari encourages readers to consider the responsibility that accompanies knowledge in an age where the lines between fact and fiction blur.
This powerful narrative will resonate with those seeking a deeper understanding of our world and the forces that govern it. Discover how information shapes our lives and, ultimately, the path we choose for our future.
Join the conversation about humanity's greatest challenges and triumphs with this enlightening addition to your library.
Product Details
| Author: | Yuval Noah Harari |
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| Publisher: | Prh |
| SKU: | BK0487120 |
| EAN: | 9781911717089 |
| Number Of Pages: | 512 |
| Language: | English |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| Reading age : | All |