Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari | From Stone Age to AI | Explained in Urdu | Raza Reads Podcast

Introduction:

In this video, we explore “Nexus – A Brief History of Information Technology from the Stone Age to AI” by Yuval Noah Harari. This powerful book traces the journey of human information systems—from cave paintings and ancient scripts to the digital age and the rise of Artificial Intelligence.

Our discussion breaks down:
✅ How information shaped human history
✅ The link between knowledge, power, and technology
✅ What AI means for our present and future

About the Author

Yuval Noah Harari is a world-renowned historian and philosopher, best known for Sapiens, Homo Deus, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. His writings provide deep insights into humanity’s past, present, and future, with a special focus on technology and its role in shaping civilizations.


Part I: Human Networks
Chapter 1 – What Is Information?
Chapter 2 – Stories: Unlimited Connections
Chapter 3 – Documents: The Bite of the Paper Tigers
Chapter 4 – Errors: The Fantasy of Infallibility
Chapter 5 – Decisions: A Brief History of Democracy and Totalitarianism

Part II: The Inorganic Network
Chapter 6 – The New Members: How Computers Are Different from Printing Presses
Chapter 7 – Relentless: The Network Is Always On
Chapter 8 – Fallible: The Network Is Often Wrong

Part III: Computer Politics
Chapter 9- Democracies: Can We Still Hold a Conversation?
Chapter 10- Totalitarianism: All Power to the Algorithms?
Chapter 11- The Silicon Curtain: Global Empire or Global Split?

The aim of this podcast is to spark meaningful conversations about technology, its past, and its future. By reviewing Nexus, we hope to encourage readers, learners, and curious minds to reflect on how information networks shape our society and what role we play in the age of artificial intelligence.

Disclaimer

This summary is for educational purposes only. It may contain errors or omissions due to human and AI limitations. Viewers are encouraged to read the original book for deeper understanding.



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