Book · 2012 · Fiction
Nexus
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There's a lot of great science fiction written about this whole sort of transhumanist idea a book series i really like is uh nexus by ramez nam who actually was a developer at microsoft and you know then became a writer and he writes with i'd say a high degree of sort of accurate accuracy and specificity about these technologies.
The best things said about it
I first came to ramez through his sci-fi nexus it's true crux nexus the trilogy nexus apex and crux that's correct.
Why people recommend it
Nexus by Ramez Naam is a science fiction novel that explores transhumanist concepts and advanced biotechnology through a compelling narrative. The book was discussed on podcast platforms by notable speakers who praised its high degree of technical accuracy and specificity. David Sacks appeared on All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg to recommend the title, noting that he especially appreciated science fiction dealing with transhumanist themes and highlighting Naam's background as a Microsoft developer turned writer. Similarly, Molly Wood discussed the novel on This Week in Startups, sharing that she first discovered Naam through this particular sci-fi work and noting that it belongs to a trilogy encompassing Nexus, Crux, and Apex. While concluding the interview portion of the show, Wood also encouraged listeners to read all of Naam's fiction and non-fiction works and to follow him on social media. The commentators collectively emphasized the author's ability to combine engaging storytelling with realistic depictions of future technological breakthroughs, making it a standout recommendation for enthusiasts of speculative fiction and futuristic scientific exploration.
Every mention
Molly Wood you should read all his books fiction and non-fiction and definitely follow him on twitter 2
“i first came to ramez through his sci-fi nexus it's true crux nexus the trilogy nexus apex and crux that's correct”
“you should read all his books fiction and non-fiction and definitely follow him on twitter”
David Sacks there's a lot of great science fiction written about this whole sort of transhumanist idea a book series i… 1
“there's a lot of great science fiction written about this whole sort of transhumanist idea a book series i really like is uh nexus by ramez nam who actually was a developer at microsoft and you know then became a writer and he writes with i'd say a high degree of sort of accurate accuracy and specificity about these technologies”
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Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“my guest is ramez nam who i actually came to know because i read his sci-fi books which we talked a little bit about”
“it's a super good conversation about his books he's into the nano drugs a lot of brain connections and stuff like that yeah that's a little trippy”