The global presentation of "Nexus, A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI" (video)

Armenia is the only country in the CIS where the book is published simultaneously with the rest of the world. Gnel Nalbandian, the editor of "Nexus", notes that Harari has written an exceptional work, and Armenian readers will engage with this book on the achievements of historical, political, sociological, and philosophical thought alongside readers around the world.

"We are all on social networks, we are captives of our phones and applications. We still discuss this with a smile because we have yet to fully realize our addiction. Gadgets are inevitable, and while we cannot give them up, we must strive to maintain our relative independence".

In his book, Harari explains how today’s technologies differ in their principles from those created in the past, such as ordinary telephones, locomotives, and airplanes. Technologies and devices from previous technological revolutions did not make decisions on their own, but now humanity has created AI that can make decisions independently and generate thoughts.

Nalbandian observes that Harari offers a particularly insightful perspective on historical patterns. "The author’s research is based on thousands of studies. This is crucial; he provides references, meaning he writes not only from his own philosophy but also cites important international institutes, centers, and studies."

The Armenian edition of the book was made possible thanks to the translators, Liana Zakaryan and Davit Sargsyan, who translated the book in six weeks.

Davit Sargsyan mentions that Harari’s approaches are intriguing. "He guides each reader through the pages of history, presenting events from a new perspective. The main message of the book is the paradox that while we have created artificial intelligence, we are simultaneously endangering ourselves and the world."

Liana Zakaryan cites Harari’s view that AI itself is not inherently dangerous, but humanity might lose control over it. "Harari argues that if we manage and control it properly, technology and AI will benefit us rather than harm us."

The book’s general partner is Bookinist. Khachik Vardanyan, the founder-director of the "Bookinist" bookstores, regards Yuval Noah Harari as a genius philosopher and historian who predicts the future. "I couldn’t help but think of our great science fiction writers, such as Jules Verne, whose many imagined phenomena and events have become real today. Harari’s book serves as a warning to humanity, urging us to awaken. I am confident that this book, like the author’s previous works, will become a bestseller. Harari’s books have been translated into many languages and are read by the entire civilized world."

The book is currently available for pre-sale on the newmag.am website. "Nexus" will be officially on sale next week.