NEXUS

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

YUVAL NOAH HARARI

 Review by Author Roy Murry

 In general, a nexus is a central point or hub where things converge. Mr. Harari's central point in NEXUS is to explain how the world has changed from the Stone Age through today because of how humans communicate.

From the tablet to the computer, societies and governance have evolved, some for the worse and some for the better – from dictators to democracies. Harari's political beliefs inform his explanations; however, they are not the crux of the book.

His thesis is that overcontrol of a country's people hinders its ability to develop, whereas freedom of action does not. The NEXUS is freedom of communication through, in today's world, the computer, iPhones, and unbiased media.

NEXUS is a detailed history and information book that an Inquisitive Mind will enjoy. It is not a casual read, but it's still enjoyable.

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