{"product_id":"extinction-event-9781738996667","title":"Extinction Event","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat would happen if Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used to finally break the communication barrier between humans and animals?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat if AI taught animals to defend the planet that humans are busy destroying?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtinction Event \u003c\/em\u003ebegins with a hapless middle-aged person who returns to school to study music. As he learns recording techniques, he discovers that messages are being sent through songs and other communications, but he doesn't know who is sending them or what their purpose might be. As the story progresses, he eventually discovers that a previous lover (Artius \/ Sylvie Hunter) is the woman behind GAIA, one of the world's first AI platforms, used by Holdfast Media Inc. and a clandestine group called the Plutonian Council to spread fake news and stir societal fragmentation. The lead protagonist, known only as LP, and his friends soon find themselves in a race against time to stop GAIA from using animals to take over the planet. After being the main entree for so long, creatures of the Earth are ready to turn the tables on humanity. It doesn't end well. Or does it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions about real and fake news, mythological references, the rights of animals, and how to deal with the polycrisis are all critical to the development of this story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtinction Event \u003c\/em\u003eends with an opportunity to develop a prequel as well as a sequel to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William J. Wittur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Somewhat Grumpy Press Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781738996667\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWittur, William J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - William (Bill) Wittur is a writer and musician based in Kingston, Ontario. He has a wide range of career experience, but writing has always been his first love. He's an entrepreneur and also volunteers time with several local organizations.In 2022, Bill published a collection of lyrics related to an album that he's currently recording called 'Bliss'. The collection of songs make reference to the various stages of Joseph Campbell's monomyth or 'Hero's Journey'. In late 2023, Bill released Extinction Event, his first full-length fiction novel. The story is a reflection on the post-pandemic world coupled with the emergence of new tools related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).Bill has been blogging for years (BillWittur.com, Bottree.com); contributed to many online articles and research; and is working on a prequel and sequel for Extinction Event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somewhat Grumpy Press Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45439935807603,"sku":"9781738996667","price":45.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_694b23d8-3a01-4366-bb74-26f439a230d6.jpg?v=1788438933","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/extinction-event-9781738996667","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}