{"title":"Science \u0026 Geology","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"9781770071483","title":"Story of Earth \u0026 Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouthern Africa is without equal in terms of geology, a treasure trove of valuable minerals with a geological history dating back some 3 600 million years. In addition, the evolution of plants and animals, especially mammals and dinosaurs, is well preserved in the region, which also has among the best records of the origin of modern man. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Terence+McCarthy\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eTerence McCarthy\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terence McCarthy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375595995299,"sku":"9781770071483","price":580.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781770071483_25c6684d-2a84-40d0-bd6e-b60d1c29b25b.jpg?v=1776570484"},{"product_id":"9781775844105","title":"First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese natural history guides have been developed to encourage young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history to learn about the wonders of southern Africa's fascinating fauna, flora and landscape. They are an invaluable resource for the beginner, providing information at a glance: each of the species presented is described in easy-to-read text, with a photograph and distribution map. A short introduction gives context to the topic. These compact guides come in a handy pocket size and are easy to use in the field - and make ideal gifts for children or beginners in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Sasol\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eSasol\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Bruce+Cairncross\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eBruce Cairncross\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sasol,Bruce Cairncross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375631777955,"sku":"9781775844105","price":130.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781775844105_5d292634-8f10-4544-a57a-ce8dd7bf48c0.jpg?v=1776574421"},{"product_id":"9781485300427","title":"The Magaliesberg: Biosphere Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Magaliesberg by Vincent Carruthers was first published in 1990. A second edition was published in 2000 and reprinted in 2007. It has now been revised again for publication to coincide with the international proclamation of the Magaliesberg Biosphere. The book has been highly successful and is a valuable source of information about the Magaliesberg, its geology, biodiversity and human history. During the decades since its publication substantial changes have taken place in in South Africa and in the Magaliesberg region and the revised editions to the book have taken cognisance of these. Most importantly, The Magaliesberg has had a profound influence on government and public awareness of the region and it has led directly to application to UNESCO for the Magaliesberg to be registered as a Biosphere Reserve in June 2014. This international recognition of the importance of the area will greatly enhance conservation efforts and stimulate tourism, education and research in the region. The current edition of the book celebrates this accomplishment and it will continue to be the primary source of information for public readership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Magaliesberg mountains are more than two billion years old - one of the oldest mountain ranges on the planet - and the book traces their creation and the changes in the landscape over this vast passage of time. The ancient geomorphology has given rise to a wide spectrum of different habitats and a consequent diversity of plant and animal life. The book's extensive descriptions of the fauna and flora of the area inspire the reader to consider the impact that man has on his environment. Each of the main plant and animal groups - trees, flowers, birds, mammals, reptiles and insects - has a full chapter devoted to it with checklists of every species found in the area indicating both the Scientific as well as common names.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second half of the book is dedicated to the immensely rich human history of the Magaliesberg and is equally comprehensive. Starting with the pre-hominid ancestors of humankind it describes the paleontological and archaeological evidence of the succession of people who have lived in the mountains over hundreds of thousands of years. Stone Age tools and etchings, Iron Age walled villages as well as the forts and battlefields of more recent centuries are all brought to life in detailed accounts of the people and events of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Vincent+Carruthers\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eVincent Carruthers\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent Carruthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375633907875,"sku":"9781485300427","price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781485300427_5712ea3f-ac28-4616-9bae-bdc9bdaed9ef.jpg?v=1776549171"},{"product_id":"9781869191443","title":"Geloof bygeloof en ander wensdenkery","description":"\u003cp\u003eWaarom glo mense dat die sterre en planete se posisies jou toekoms kan bepaal? 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For those who wonder about the jaunty tilt of a mountain ahead, the unusual patterns of a road cutting, the colour and texture of the roadside soil, or the purpose of a distant minehead, this handy volume offers answers and explanations about features along all our major routes and some of the lesser, but geologically interesting ones too. The three main metropolitan areas - Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban - are also described, so that city residents can understand their geological features. With accessible text, and using familiar landmarks to highlight phenomena - from the obvious to the subtle - the authors explain our rich geological heritage, its likely roots and its often tumultuous history. Along the way, they also discuss the historical background and the personalities and stories that relate to the landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Nick+Norman\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eNick Norman\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Gavin+Whitfield\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eGavin Whitfield\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nick Norman,Gavin Whitfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375710093475,"sku":"9781770070622","price":500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781770070622_4fc66695-6bd4-43a8-9dee-450f8624bee5.jpg?v=1776570470"},{"product_id":"9781920544706","title":"First Field Guide to Rocks \u0026 Minerals of Southern Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Field Guide to Rocks \u0026amp; Minerals*, the latest addition to the popular Struik Nature series, introduces the most important and interesting rocks and minerals from our geologically exciting region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guide details 30 minerals and 18 major rock types, focusing on those that are best known or most commonly found. A short introduction provides an overview of the topic; colourful photographs throughout, both of the rocks and minerals and of the particular terrain in which they are found, complement the clear text and aid identification in the field. First Field Guide to Rocks \u0026amp; Minerals is a useful resource for the beginner geologist, curious novice, or anyone with a budding interest in southern Africa's unique geological heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Sasol\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eSasol\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Bruce+Cairncross\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eBruce Cairncross\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sasol,Bruce Cairncross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375744991395,"sku":"9781920544706","price":130.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781920544706_7bdd2435-0399-4ce2-9e03-13c7e094a832.jpg?v=1776613838"},{"product_id":"9781920544713","title":"Eerste veldgids tot gesteentes \u0026 minerale van Suider-Afrika","description":"\u003cp\u003eEerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes \u0026amp; Minerale*, die jongste toevoeging tot die gewilde Struik Nature-reeks, stel die belangrikste en interessantste gesteentes en minerale van ons geologies opwindende streek bekend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDie gids beskryf 30 minerale en 18 belangrike soorte gesteentes, met die klem op dié wat die bekendste of\u003cbr\u003ealgemeenste is. 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Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes \u0026amp; Minerale is 'n nuttige hulpmiddel vir die aspirant-geoloog, weetgierige amateur, of enigeen met 'n ontluikende belangstelling in Suider-Afrika se\u003cbr\u003eunieke geologiese erfenis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Sasol\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eSasol\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Bruce+Cairncross\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eBruce Cairncross\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sasol,Bruce Cairncross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375745024163,"sku":"9781920544713","price":130.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781920544713_90be20a6-6b4a-413a-9999-615640899531.jpg?v=1776613843"},{"product_id":"9781920572501","title":"50 Must-see Geological Sites in South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Africa has just about the richest geological heritage on the planet. By showcasing 50 must-see sites, this guide describes why, where and how to enjoy it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of palaeontological or historical renown and some of mining interest. The diverse selection includes sites such as Chapman's Peak, Howick Falls, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Mapungubwe, Tswaing Meteorite Crater and the Fraserburg Fossil Surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach site is unpacked to reveal:\u003cbr\u003e- key features\u003cbr\u003e- geological heritage\u003cbr\u003e- landscape and rock formations \u003cbr\u003e- topics of local or historical interest\u003cbr\u003e- things to see and do at the site and in the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaps and GPS pointers make the sites easy to find, and some of the more complicated features are explained by means of simplified diagrams. Nearly 1,000 colour images illustrate South Africa's remarkable geology and bring the topic vividly to life, making the book suitable for armchair travel too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Gavin+Whitfield\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eGavin Whitfield\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gavin Whitfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375826485411,"sku":"9781920572501","price":470.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781920572501_51a8ac99-6283-4026-b1b9-4a7f283c5ec3.jpg?v=1776614122"},{"product_id":"9781775842941","title":"Geological Wonders Of Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning depiction of geology in Namibia combines searingly beautiful photography with clear explanations of how the varied landscapes formed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArranged chronologically (starting 13.8 billion years ago), the chapters each deal with a particular event or process that has resulted in the formation under discussion. These include the early beginnings of the Earth, meteorites, canyons and limestone caves, vast desert landscapes, moonscapes and bizarrely-shaped rocks, and Namibia's astonishing underwater lakes and reservoirs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePicture-driven, with accessible text, this book features all the highlights of Namibian landscapes and landforms. A treat for travellers real and virtual - those on the road as well as those in armchairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Anne-Marie+Detay\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eAnne-Marie Detay\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Michael+Detay\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eMichael Detay\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anne-Marie Detay,Michael Detay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375847817379,"sku":"9781775842941","price":400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781775842941_71c34558-1f7f-43e2-a1ce-3fc61ebf16bb.jpg?v=1776574306"},{"product_id":"9780099590088","title":"Sapiens - A Brief History of Humankind","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe global phenomenon. The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller. The New York Times Top Ten Bestseller. Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going. Sapiens is a thrilling account of humankind's extraordinary history - from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age - and our journey from insignificant apes to rulers of the world 'It tackles the biggest questions of history and of the modern world, and it is written in unforgettably vivid language. You will love it!' Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs and Steel 'Unbelievably good. Jaw dropping from the first word to the last' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 Yuval's follow up to Sapiens, Homo Deus, is available now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Yuval+Noah+Harari\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eYuval Noah Harari\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuval Noah Harari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376549970083,"sku":"9780099590088","price":345.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9780099590088_05d61634-fa98-44be-836e-ad364a2f45f0.jpg?v=1776453077"},{"product_id":"9781928426257","title":"Salutatio Terrae VII - Hermes Message To The Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe discerning open-minded reader, prepared to forego the geocentric paradigm of most human philosophy and science, will be carried away by this text which offers a cosmic perspective of the evolution of life on our planet, of the history and future of mankind, as well as of meaning in the universe.\u003cbr\u003eThe possibility of a more advanced civilization than our own provides a cosmic perspective on developments on our earth. The text reproaches earthly scientists, philosophers, and religious thinkers for their geocentric approach: they tend to accept this earth as the center of the universe. But like Galileo, we should all be open to the new and unexpected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis text is challenging and thought-provoking with an unusual perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Chris+Harbinger\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eChris Harbinger\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chris Harbinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376922149027,"sku":"9781928426257","price":175.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781928426257_aeb3b99e-96d1-4171-a34c-6942f8827acd.jpg?v=1776616846"},{"product_id":"9781775845973","title":"Cradle of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the complete story of evolution from the beginning of time to the present, as revealed in the Cradle of Humankind and the Magaliesberg Biosphere: a chronology of episodes experienced in the region over geological and historic time. All the main phenomena in the Cradle region are presented and described by name and time period, giving detailed explanations: how they were discovered, when and by whom, their significance in the bigger picture, where examples can be found and seen in or around the Cradle, and further reading on the phenomena. The book is supported throughout with maps, timeline charts and multiple photographs and illustrations. In addition, there are six 'interludes' - important topics that don't fit the chronology but are useful to our greater understanding of events, as well as text boxes giving short factual accounts relevant to the story. 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Technologies that were meant to liberate us have deepened inequality and stoked divisions. Tech companies gather our information online and sell it to the highest bidder, whether government or retailer. Profits now depend not only on predicting our behaviour but modifying it too. How will this fusion of capitalism and the digital shape our values and define our future?\u003cbr\u003eShoshana Zuboff shows that we are at a crossroads. We still have the power to decide what kind of world we want to live in, and what we decide now will shape the rest of the century. Our choices: allow technology to enrich the few and impoverish the many, or harness it and distribute its benefits.\u003cbr\u003eThe Age of Surveillance Capitalism is a deeply-reasoned examination of the threat of unprecedented power free from democratic oversight. 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They can change our minds, heal our bodies and even help us avoid environmental disaster; they are metabolic masters, earth-makers and key players in most of nature's processes. In Entangled Life, Merlin Sheldrake takes us on a mind-altering journey into their spectacular world, and reveals how these extraordinary organisms transform our understanding of our planet and life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Merlin+Sheldrake\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eMerlin Sheldrake\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Merlin Sheldrake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380038779043,"sku":"9781784708276","price":345.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781784708276_2ae09247-4c8e-4ca2-ae48-66fd0309b6c6.jpg?v=1776588661"},{"product_id":"9781775847533","title":"Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouthern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. 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Fully updated with spectacular photographs, new distribution records, and an appealing larger format, this new edition of Minerals \u0026amp; Gemstones of Southern Africa features:\n\n- An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations\n- Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses\n- Multiple full-color photographs of each mineral\n\nThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Bruce+Cairncross\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eBruce Cairncross\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bruce Cairncross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380045594787,"sku":"9781775847533","price":580.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781775847533_17a3c84b-25bf-4dd3-8907-89717a51914a.jpg?v=1776574880"},{"product_id":"9781426224140","title":"Cave of Bones: A True Story of Discovery, Adventure, and Human Origins","description":"\u003cp\u003eA true-life scientific adventure story, this thrilling book takes the reader deep into South African caves to discover fossil remains that compel a monumental reframing of the human family tree.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn the summer of 2022, Lee Berger lost 50 pounds in order to wriggle though impossibly small openings in the Rising Star cave complex in South Africa—spaces where his team has been unearthing the remains of Homo naledi, a proto-human likely to have coexisted with Homo sapiens some 250,000 years ago. The lead researcher on the site, still Berger had never made his way into the dark, cramped, dangerous underground spaces where many of the naledi fossils had been found. Now he was ready to do so. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOnce inside the cave, Berger made shocking new discoveries that expand our understanding of this early hominid—discoveries that stand to alter our fundamental understanding of what makes us human. 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But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. International and political tensions are rising. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI - an alien information network that threatens to annihilate us. For all that we have accomplished, why are we so self-destructive?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNexus looks through the long lens of human history to consider how the flow of information has brought us here. Taking us from the Stone Age through the canonisation of the Bible, the invention of print, the rise of mass media and the recent resurgence of populism, Yuval Noah Harari asks us to consider the complex relationship between information and truth, bureaucracy and mythology, wisdom and power. He explores how systems like the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church and the Soviet Union have wielded information to achieve their goals, for good and ill. 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