{"title":"Michael J. O'Brien","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael J. O'Brien's works delve into the intricate tapestry of history, exploring the alliances and conflicts that have shaped our world. His writing brings to life the subtle interplay of alliances and rivalries, inviting readers to reconsider familiar events through a nuanced lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genre, O'Brien's books appeal to those captivated by the strategic and human dimensions of the past. \u003cstrong\u003eCollaborators through Time\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies his ability to blend scholarly insight with engaging narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collaborators-through-time-by-michael-j-obrien-9781538197707","title":"Collaborators through Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollaborators through Time\u003c\/em\u003e spans 2 million years, examining how humans partnered with nature, technology, and each other to shape their world, from evolutionary origins and ancient innovations to the rise of artificial intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores how humans collaborated with other entities, expanding in scale from individuals to other species of \u003ci\u003eHomo\u003c\/i\u003e, and further to the formation of groups, interactions with organisms, connections with past generations, and the transformative role of technology. Through dozens of vivid examples—from the lives of Neanderthals to the origins of agriculture, the impact of ancient diseases, the practices of shamans, Bronze Age innovations, global trade routes, and the products of the world’s first cities—this narrative illuminates the intricate web of partnerships that defined human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter delves into artificial intelligence, illustrating how its evolution mirrors the co-evolution of humans with technologies. AI’s rapid development of learning and collaborative abilities echoes humanity’s own adaptive journey, albeit at an accelerated pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with over 50 full-colour figures, this book offers a visually engaging and intellectually stimulating journey through the partnerships that have shaped our world, from the dawn of prehistory to the cutting edge of AI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617209106668,"sku":"9781538197707","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/39179f620a56b0ff9e135662b9c0398b.jpg?v=1778534274"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-j-obrien.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}