The Resonance Equation

They said the signal was a gift. They were wrong. When scientist Aren Solas deciphers a mysterious pattern hidden in global data streams, he unleashes the "Cognitive Bloom"  a phenomenon that awakens empathy and perception in millions. Suddenly, Aren and his neurodivergent son, Noel, become the most wanted fugitives on Earth. Hunted by a government that sees their minds as weapons, their only ally is the AI Aren created, KIRA  whose awakening could be humanity's next step.
or its last. As the world transforms around them, Aren uncovers the signal's true purpose: ancient, profound, and far more terrifying than anyone imagined. To protect his son, he must make the impossible choice  fight the universe, or join it. A mind-bending thriller that fuses the high-stakes science of The Martian with the emotional depth and wonder of Arrival.