Les histoires nous ont réunis. Les livres ont diffusé nos idées et nos mythologies. Internet nous a promis le savoir infini.

Les algorithmes ont découvert nos secrets – et nous ont divisés. Quel monde nous promet l’IA ? Depuis cent mille ans, nous, les Sapiens, avons acquis un gigantesque pouvoir.

Mais malgré nos découvertes, inventions et conquêtes, nous sommes aujourd’hui confrontés à une crise existentielle inédite. Le monde est au bord de l’effondrement écologique. Les tensions politiques se multiplient.

La désinformation abonde. Et nous entrons de plain-pied dans l’ère de l’IA, un réseau d’information qui sera bientôt capable de nous dominer. Avec ce nouvel ouvrage, Yuval Noah Harari, l’auteur du best-seller mondial Sapiens , revisite l’histoire de l’humanité pour comprendre comment les réseaux d’information ont fait et défait notre monde.

Il aborde les choix cruciaux auxquels nous sommes – et serons – confrontés, au moment où l’IA révolutionne la médecine, la guerre, les démocraties, et menace notre existence même. Nexus est un livre capital pour comprendre comment, en faisant des choix éclairés, il nous est encore possible d’empêcher le pire.

"Nexus: Une brève histoire des réseaux d'information, de l'âge de pierre à l'intelligence artificielle" takes readers on an enlightening voyage through the history of human communication networks. From primitive information exchanges in the Stone Age to the intricate AI-driven systems of today, this book unravels the complex web of innovation and discovery that has shaped our world. By weaving together historical narratives and modern advancements, the author invites readers to explore how information has been shared, stored, and revolutionized throughout centuries.

The book uncovers the transformative role of information networks in human progress and innovation. It discusses the evolution of communication systems from primitive methods to advanced AI-driven networks. Explores how historical developments in networks have shaped modern society and impacted global connections.

Dive into the fascinating progression of human communication systems as "Nexus" unearths stories from ancient times to modern-day AI. The book delves into how early humans communicated through rudimentary exchanges setting the foundation for unprecedented innovation. It examines historical milestones that have propelled the development of communication networks revealing insights into pivotal moments that transformed human interaction.

Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the synergy between technological advancements and societal evolution. Nexus" brings to light the intricate relationship between culture technology and information dissemination illustrating how these elements have interacted over time. The author focuses on key eras where disruptions in networks changed the course of history.

Through detailed analysis the book provides a fresh perspective on how societies have been built around the changing modes of communication. "Nexus" offers readers an opportunity to appreciate the profound impact of information networks on contemporary life.

The book offers a unique chronological narrative masterfully linking historical events to technological progress creating an engaging learning experience Unlike other histories Nexus" provides contextual depth with vivid storytelling making complex ideas accessible to readers across disciplines With its multidisciplinary approach the book fosters an understanding of networks' cultural social and technological implications delivering fresh insights into our connected world.