On Harari’s Nexus, Summary & Critique
In this episode, I delve into Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari. The book examines the intricate relationship between information, power, and technology, revealing how these dynamics have shaped human history and will continue to influence our future. Harari explores how societies and political systems have leveraged information to achieve their goals and how major information revolutions have sparked periods of remarkable human flourishing. I also share my critique of his work, offering a balanced perspective on its insights and limitations.
