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Nexus, the latest book from Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of *Sapiens*, presents a groundbreaking exploration of how information networks have shaped human history—and how they continue to influence our world today.

For the past 100,000 years, humans have amassed incredible power through discovery, invention, and conquest. Yet despite our achievements, we now find ourselves in a moment of profound crisis. The planet faces ecological collapse, misinformation spreads rapidly, and the rise of artificial intelligence introduces new threats that could alter the very fabric of our existence. Given all that we have accomplished, why do we seem to be on such a dangerous path?

Harari examines humanity’s long relationship with information, tracing its impact from the Stone Age to the present. He explores how different societies have used information for both progress and control, from the formation of religious texts and medieval witch-hunts to totalitarian regimes like Stalinism and Nazism, and the modern surge of populism. Through this historical lens, he investigates the powerful connections between truth and information, bureaucracy and mythology, wisdom and authority.

As AI-driven systems take on an ever-larger role in shaping our reality, *Nexus* compels readers to reflect on the choices ahead. Information is neither pure truth nor merely a tool for manipulation—it exists in a complex space between these extremes. By understanding this middle ground, Harari argues, we can rediscover our shared humanity and navigate an uncertain future with greater clarity and purpose.