The Chinese Room

The Paradox Series — Unsolvable Questions, Deadly Dilemmas, Book 1

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The Chinese Room

By: C. V. Wooster

Narrated by: Ben Hall

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The Chinese Room is a gripping philosophical thriller that asks the ultimate question: Can machines think—or just pretend to?

First book in the Paradox Series

When a reclusive tech genius is found dead inside a sealed AI lab, a disillusioned journalist and a burned-out ethics professor are drawn into a high-stakes investigation. What they uncover isn't just a machine capable of passing the Turing Test—it’s an intelligence that seems to know their secrets. As the line between simulation and consciousness begins to blur, they must confront a terrifying truth: the future of humanity might already be thinking without us.

Inspired by the legendary thought experiment by John Searle, this mind-bending novel blends psychological suspense, speculative science, and razor-sharp dialogue. Perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Michael Crichton, and Blake Crouch, The Chinese Room will leave listeners questioning reality — and their own place in it.