Book description
Artificial Truth: A Novel - J.M. Lee
J.M. Lee's "Artificial Truth" arrives as a compelling exploration of artificial intelligence and human consciousness, translated into English after achieving bestselling status in Korea. This audiobook presents a thought-provoking narrative that examines the boundaries between reality and virtual existence.
The story unfolds within Alegria, a virtual city where users can experience multiple lifetimes and even survive death. This digital realm houses over one hundred million inhabitants, serving as a testament to the vision of its creator, tech genius KC Kim. Though KC died of cancer six years prior to the novel's events, his influence persists through Allen, an AI containing his memories and consciousness.
Lee crafts a haunting atmosphere through the experiences of Minju, KC's widow, and her new husband Junmo. Their attempts to move forward are complicated by unsettling occurrences that suggest KC's continued presence. Minju encounters a mysterious stranger resembling her deceased husband, receives his custom-made shoes unexpectedly, and discovers hotel reservations in locations significant to their shared past.
The audiobook format enhances the novel's psychological tension, allowing listeners to experience Minju's growing unease as she questions reality itself. The narrative raises fundamental questions about identity, memory, and what constitutes authentic human experience in an age of advanced artificial intelligence.
What distinguishes "Artificial Truth" is its examination of how technology might preserve and potentially manipulate human consciousness. Lee doesn't simply present AI as a tool, but as a medium through which deceased individuals might continue influencing the living. The story maintains suspense as listeners wonder whether KC's reach extends beyond mere observation into active manipulation of his survivors' lives.
The novel's strength lies in its balanced approach to complex themes. Rather than relying on sensationalism, Lee develops genuine psychological horror through subtle disturbances that blur the line between technological possibility and supernatural intrusion. The audiobook's pacing allows these tensions to build naturally, creating an immersive experience that lingers beyond the final chapter.
"Artificial Truth" succeeds as both an engaging thriller and a philosophical examination of humanity's relationship with its technological creations. Lee demonstrates why he has achieved bestselling status, delivering a narrative that entertains while provoking reflection on consciousness, memory, and the nature of existence itself.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience