{"product_id":"synchronizing-minds-t-c-one-9798485019129","title":"Synchronizing Minds: First Contact","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe humans do not have a hive mind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eis only the first thing Nyar-Enth-Hep learns on this first contact meeting with the only species of sapient intelligent beings she has come across in this galaxy so far. Can she find common ground with this fascinating being that is far too small for the intelligence it possesses and is intent to communicate with this strange information sharing system that is language?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile Ambassador Neil has to keep her cool after being confronted about the mathematical incorrectness of her ship and her objectively small brain size. Nothing could prepare her for the preconceptions of her alien counterpart that make her feel like the humans are the weird ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA story of a first contact with a truly alien intelligence where common ground is scarce and misunderstandings cannot be avoided. Diplomacy reigns as both sides learn about each other and find out that the galaxy can be a strange place. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"[...] 5 out of 5, would make first contact again.\" - \u003c\/i\u003eKiwarhon (Royal Road review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"[...] Reads very well, and is a smooth, well-paced read from beginning to end, would recommend to any sci-fi fans or readers looking for something different.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Zethuron (Royal Road review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e T. C. One\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798485019129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"T. C. One","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169427890431,"sku":"9798485019129","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/synchronizing-minds-t-c-one-9798485019129","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}