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Nexus
Yuval Noah Harari traces how information networks, from stories and writing to printing and algorithms, have shaped societies, and asks what happens as artificial intelligence takes a hand.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2024
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 529
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like big-picture history with a focus on technology and power.
Skip this if you want technical detail on AI or find sweeping generalisations frustrating.
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Quick answers about Nexus
- What is Nexus about?
- Yuval Noah Harari traces how information networks, from stories and writing to printing and algorithms, have shaped societies, and asks what happens as artificial intelligence takes a hand.
- Who should read Nexus?
- Read it if you like big-picture history with a focus on technology and power. Skip it if you want technical detail on AI or find sweeping generalisations frustrating.
- How long and how fast is Nexus?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 529 pages, first published in 2024.
- Does Nexus have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Nexus for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Nexus; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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