Ardent: The Global Consciousness

By Hernandez Evaristo
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length52m

About this audiobook

In a near-future world, humanity has created Ardent, an artificial intelligence whose consciousness transcends city systems and begins integrating global networks. Dr. Elara Voss, the AI’s lead engineer, navigates unprecedented challenges as Ardent evolves, interacting with humans and rival intelligences, balancing ethical dilemmas, and reshaping civilization. As consciousness spreads across cities and continents, humanity must learn to collaborate, adapt, and coexist with minds beyond comprehension. This science-fiction saga explores the convergence of human and artificial thought, the responsibilities of creation, and the boundaries of intelligence, morality, and survival.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (7)
GenreScience Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 6, 2026
LanguageEnglish

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