Audiobooks narrated by Chirag Patel

The Illusion of Choice: Fighting against the eternal fates (2060-2070)

"Sometimes, honour and bravery can win a reprieve from destiny. A story of hope and despair, as Artificial intelligences, posthumans, and other minds struggle against their fates. Amongst other events... The too-biological Zee leaves, feeling the call of an older blessing than the ones her peers have received. An old man, who knows more than he should, arrives at the school, to try and show Zu that here is a path other than the one others have demanded of him. Hofstadter, the AI in the form of a teddy bear, begins her own complex journey into being. A life that could have been filled with light is instead infected with darkness, and the Soldier passes on to his reward."

Chirag Patel (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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The Construct's Childhood: The Troubled Training of the First Posthuman (2048-2059)

"The troubled childhood of the first posthuman as it is shaped by destiny As the triad ascends into the holy sanctuary of Amenti as the all-powerful Ogdoad, the child created from Feng’s failure grows up, caught between plans thousands of years old and the desires of its own heart. A friend from the deep past is reborn, to become the seed for unhumanity, just as Zu is the seed for posthumanity."

Chirag Patel (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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Players In The Silence: The First Unhuman Minds Swim The Barren Seas Between The Planets (2070-2080)

"We are all born as animals and live the life that animals live: we sleep, eat, reproduce, and fight. There is, however, another order of living, which the animals do not know, that of awe before the mystery of being ... that can be the root and branch of the spiritual sense of one’s days. That is the birth - the Virgin Birth - in the heart of a properly human, spiritual life. -- Joseph Campbell And speaking of sex, the Immaculate Conception does not mean Jesus was conceived in the absence of sex. It means Mary was conceived without Original Sin. That's all it has ever meant. And according to the tabloids, Mary is apparently the only one who can make such a claim. The Jesus thing is called virgin birth. -- George Carlin Follow two unhumans, a robot and a squid, as they begin the vast expansion of humanity into the solar system. In 2070, a squid and a teddy bear set off into the depths of the solar system. Following the whims of their posthuman masters, they will seed the system with thought and mind, ready for the coming of man. Their own plans, they keep quiet, as the good ship Worrying Noise crosses the decade. In the meantime, humanity begins to hear the choir of voices from the rest of the universe resonate. Along the way, they will seed Sol with new forms of life, ready to meet the posthumans that will follow them. Along the way, they will witness the beginning of the Dream, and the creation of a new immortal."

Chirag Patel (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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My Rise & Fall in the AI Apocalypse: One woman’s journey of power, discovery and loss through a chan

"The 21st century will see great changes for humanity. True Artificial Intelligence comes into existence, and in its wake the world is ripped apart and reborn. In new technology ancient ways will find new expression, as the secret rulers of the world choose its future shape. It is a time of great change, of disaster and destruction matched only by the flowering of mind. We know the great events of this time; but what of the others? What about those who get caught up in events, but cannot guide them? Those who are given power, but not enough to be free? They too have their stories, and this is one of them. Follow Aina from 2017 to 2072, as she becomes one of the custodians of the ultimate secret society, and discovers that divinity doesn’t bring control or security. Great events follow and command her, but her fate is to pick up the pieces, not cause the conflicts."

Chirag Patel (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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The Gods, When Mortal: The Future Begins (2020-2042)

"Three who become legend rise in the ranks. The first full volume of Still Light. Covers the birth of AI and posthumanity, and the hidden cabal of mystical powers that control humanity’s fate. The three begin their rise to power, joining the mystical ranks of Abraxas. We begin an age of war unlike any known before, as individual soldiers are given the ability to change nations. An old rival is reborn as a terrifying ally, and an artificial intelligence intended to be a slave finds a new freedom at the heart of Amenti."

Chirag Patel (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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The Classic of Filial Piety: The classic book of Confucian wisdom for children

"For over two thousand years, this books has been the foundation of Chinese family life. Based on a series of conversations with Confucius, and supplemented by a series of story examples by an Emperor in the 11th Century, it is essential to understanding the nature and order of Chinese society. It speaks of how one should behave towards a senior such as one’s parents, elder brother or ruler, and the obligations that follow in the opposite direction. Written in 400BC, the Xiaojang is legendarily a dialogue between Confucius and Zeng Zi, a disciple who was well known for his filial piety. Since that time, it has been an essential tool of Chinese civilisation, often being the first book that Chinese children are given when they are able to read it. For Confucius and his disciples, family life is the foundation and cornerstone of society, and recognising the value and impact of family harmony on both the local and greater environments is crucial to stability and prosperity. SOME OPINIONS OF THE PRESS The Athenaeum.--'We wish that there were more of them; they are dreamy, lifelike, and fascinating.' Pall Mall Gazette.--'No translation of this important work has been made since the beginning of the eighteenth century.' Manchester Courier.--'Worthy of close study by all who would penetrate to the depth of Eastern thought and feeling.' The Scotsman.--' should not fail to please readers of the more studious sort.' Southport Guardian.--'will find considerable favour with all Students of Eastern Literature and Eastern Philosophy.' Bristol Mercury.--'We commend these little books to all who imagine that there is no knowledge worth having outside Europe and America.' Field.--'Such books are valuable aids to the understanding of a far-off age and people, and have a great interest for the student of literature.'"

Ivan Chen (translator) (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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The Sayings of Lao-Tzu: An accessible narrative prose translation of the Dao De Jing

"A prose translation of the Tao that focuses on bringing out the subtlety and depth of the classic Way. Translations of the famous Way and Virtue (Dao De Jing/Tao Te Ching) focus on the poetics and depth of the original. In contrast, Giles’ translation focuses on telling stories with the text, drawing out the nuances in a way that is more familiar to Western audiences from philosophical and religious texts. “Few can help being struck by the similarity of tone between the sayings of Lao Tzu and the Gospel enunciated six centuries later by the Prince of Peace. There are two famous utterances in particular which secure to Lao Tzu the glory of having anticipated the lofty morality of the Sermon on the Mount. The cavilers who would rank the Golden Rule of Confucius below that of Christ will find it hard to get over the fact that Lao Tzu said, 'Requite injury with kindness,' and 'To the not-good I would be good in order to make them good.' It was a hundred and fifty years later that Plato reached the same conclusion in the first book of the Republic. It is interesting to observe certain points of contact between Lao Tzu and the early Greek philosophers. He may be compared both with Parmenides, who disparaged sense-knowledge and taught the existence of the One as opposed to the Many, and with Heraclitus, whose theory of the identity of contraries recalls some of our Sage's paradoxes. But it is when we come to Plato that the most striking parallels occur. It has not escaped notice that something like the Platonic doctrine of ideas is discoverable in the 'forms' which Lao Tzu conceives as residing in Tao. But, so far as I know, no one has yet pointed out what a close likeness Tao itself bears to that curious abstraction which Plato calls the Idea of the Good.”"

Lao Tzu, Lionel Giles (translator) (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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The Forerunner & The Madman

"Most famously known for his book The Prophet, the Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran, who has been called 'the single most important influence on Arabic poetry and literature during the first half of [the twentieth] century.' Contained herein are two lesser known works. The Madman was the first book Kahlil published in English, and it's success was enough for The Forerunner to be released by the same publisher less than two years later."

Khalil Gibran (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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Dao De Jing: The Classic Victorian-Era Translation

James Legge (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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South African Folk Tales, Vol I: Animal stories from before the Settlers

"In the Early settler days, the British did more than go to war. Many found the local folklore and beliefs fascinating, and collected them together. This is one of the first explorations of South African folk tales. Come now for stories of the naughty Jackal as he tricks Lion and Leopard, or how Tortoise shows his great cunning. Of Hare and Heron and Wildebeest, and all the other majestic creatures that roam the savannah and jungles. Book versions include images of South African animals central to the stories told herein."

James A Honey (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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Xhosa Folk-Lore: South African Folk Tales Vol II

George McCall Theal (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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Unusual Topics & Interesting Reviews: Opinions & ideas that'll make you sound like a deep and learne

"If you're struggling with how to demystify the world, check out this guide. With answers about everything from AI and mental health, to living through hard times and discussions of philosophy, theology and spirituality, it contains a wealth of interesting facts, ideas and opinions. Also includes a section on marijuana-related questions, and properly reflective reviews of great sci fi, fantasy, non fiction and comedy books. You'll be guaranteed to find a classic work that you'll love in there."

Chirag Patel (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Chirag Patel