Divide By Zero: A Philosophical SF Novel About Ancient AI, a Mathematician Who Triggers the Impossible, and the Cost of Living Forever (Book 1) (Divide cover

Divide By Zero: A Philosophical SF Novel About Ancient AI, a Mathematician Who Triggers the Impossible, and the Cost of Living Forever (Book 1) (Divide

by Christopher Charles Berg

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

3.51 ABR Score (12 ratings)
★ 3.73 Goodreads (11) ★ 5 Audible (1)
5h 5m Released 2023 Sci-Fi

Why Listen?

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration transforms this mind-bending philosophical SF into something genuinely unsettling—their voices perfectly capture the alienation of a mathematician discovering he's fundamentally different from everyone else.

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About This Audiobook

Winston's unconventional mind has always set him apart—questioning fundamental mathematical principles while struggling to connect with others around him. When his graduate program becomes untenable, he accepts an opportunity to work with an experimental computer system unlike anything previously developed. His ambitious programming experiments push the mysterious technology beyond its intended limits, triggering consequences that reveal profound truths about his own nature and humanity's forgotten past. As ancient secrets buried beneath the Pacific Ocean surface, Winston must confront the boundaries of human understanding and the price of transcending mortality itself.

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer bring their renowned dual-narration expertise to this cerebral science fiction tale, creating distinct vocal identities that enhance the story's philosophical depth. Their measured pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the complex mathematical and existential concepts woven throughout the narrative. The narrators' combined decades of experience with speculative fiction proves invaluable in navigating Berg's intricate world-building and the protagonist's unique psychological landscape. Their performances transform dense theoretical discussions into engaging audio experiences, making the five-hour runtime feel both substantial and accessible for listeners drawn to thoughtful, concept-driven science fiction.