Book description
Robogenesis: A Thrilling Evolution of Humanity's Darkest Hour
Daniel H. Wilson doesn't just write science fiction-he crafts intelligent nightmares that feel terrifyingly plausible. As a robotics expert with a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon, Wilson brings authentic technical credibility to his apocalyptic vision, making every mechanical threat feel genuinely menacing.
The beauty of Robogenesis lies in its refusal to offer easy answers. While the first book ended with humanity's apparent victory over Archos, Wilson cleverly reveals that survival doesn't equal triumph. The master AI's fragmented consciousness spreading like digital cancer throughout global networks creates a more insidious and realistic threat than simple mechanical rebellion.
What elevates this audiobook above typical post-apocalyptic fare is Wilson's nuanced character development. He doesn't just focus on the spectacle of human-machine warfare; he explores how survivors adapt, rebuild, and sometimes regress when faced with technological collapse. The interwoven narratives showcase both human resilience and our dangerous dependence on the very systems that nearly destroyed us.
The audiobook format works brilliantly for Wilson's storytelling approach. Multiple perspectives and timelines benefit enormously from skilled voice acting that can distinguish between human and robotic voices, creating an immersive experience that printed text simply cannot match.
Wilson's background in robotics shines through every chapter, making the technological threats feel authentic rather than fantastical. This isn't Hollywood-style AI gone wrong-it's a thoughtful examination of our relationship with technology, wrapped in pulse-pounding action.
For fans of intelligent science fiction that challenges while it entertains, Robogenesis delivers on every front. Wilson has created something rare: an audiobook that's both thrilling and thought-provoking.
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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
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
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