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Unexplainable
The book was highlighted in an advertisement during the episode, where the narrator described its plot about members of the Phoenix Colony uploading their minds to a quantum computer only to face digital duplicates that threaten their stored consciousness. No specific host endorsement was given, but it was presented as a thought‑provoking sequel.
Episode: The Sound Barrier #1: The myth of hearing
This Audible original sequel to the sci-fi thriller *The Downloaded* detailed a plan for the Phoenix Colony members to upload their minds into a quantum computer, which was disrupted by digital duplicates of themselves.
Earth's final days are near and the clock is ticking for members of the Phoenix Colony. All they need to do is upload their minds back into the quantum computer. Simple enough. But their plan is disrupted by digital duplicates of their own minds that could destroy their stored consciousness forever.
Find out in the thought-provoking sequel The Downloaded 2, Ghosts in the Machine.