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Nexus, by Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari's book Nexus, which focuses on the history of information networks and explores the impact of information technology on human societies.
The text examines how information shapes our understanding of reality, creates connections between individuals and groups, and fosters cooperation and conflict. The excerpt highlights the role of stories and myths in building networks, the challenges of bureaucracy and its potential to distort truth, and the impact of new information technologies like the printing press and the internet. It also explores the rise of artificial intelligence, its potential to reshape power dynamics, and the need for ethical frameworks to guide the development and use of this technology.