Factoring Humanity

In Robert J. Sawyer's Factoring Humanity, a mysterious signal from the Alpha Centauri system captivates Heather Davis, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, who dedicates her career to decoding its perplexing data. Meanwhile, her estranged husband Kyle advances artificial intelligence and quantum computing, uncovering groundbreaking technologies that may alter the fabric of space and time. As Heather's breakthrough threatens to redefine human evolution, the duo's intersecting discoveries could either unlock limitless exploration or spell doom for humanity. This gripping thriller, a 1999 Hugo Award nominee, explores the farthest reaches of technology and consciousness.