Yuval Noah Harari's book Nexus explores the history and future of information networks, arguing that information—not Homo sapiens—is history's true hero. The book examines how information, both truthful and false, has shaped human societies, from ancient myths to modern AI. Harari analyzes the interplay between truth and power in various information systems, including democracies and totalitarian regimes, and warns of the potential dangers of increasingly sophisticated, self-determining AI. The text also considers the role of stories in creating intersubjective realities and the challenges of managing massive information networks. Ultimately, Nexus questions humanity's future in a world increasingly dominated by nonhuman intelligence.

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