Nexus

The central message of Nexus is that the most important transformation driven by artificial intelligence is not physical or economic—it is informational. AI is rapidly gaining influence over the stories that define reality, shape beliefs, and coordinate societies. Because humans naturally prioritize compelling narratives over factual accuracy, this shift creates profound risks: misinformation can spread more easily, societies can become more divided, and control over shared reality can move away from human hands.

At the same time, Harari emphasizes that this future is not predetermined. The true danger lies in human misuse of AI, not the technology itself. By consciously designing systems that prioritize truth, transparency, and human oversight—and by strengthening institutions that hold these systems accountable—we can ensure that AI enhances rather than undermines our collective ability to understand and shape the world.

Yuval Noah Harari is a historian and philosopher known for exploring the long-term evolution of humanity and its future challenges. Educated at the University of Oxford, he gained global recognition through bestselling works such as Sapiens, Homo Deus, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. His writing blends history, science, and philosophy to examine how humans construct meaning and organize societies. In Nexus, he turns his focus to artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on information, power, and human agency.