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

by Yuval Noah Harari

Nexus is an essential-read, whether you’re building the next AI giant or rethinking your career path. Harari challenges the assumption that more information leads to truth, arguing instead that we’ve used information for purposes of control—a power we’ve rarely wielded wisely. Now, with AI capable of generating ideas and independent action, he asks if we’ll learn from history or repeat our past mistakes. For my thoughts on approaching AI mindfully check out my article for Forbes, The Importance of Taking a Stance on AI.