Atavism by Valentin Berestov Unique Audiobooks

Valentin Berestov's philosophical and ironic science fiction story "Atavism." On a distant planet, a sentient being languishes in anticipation and, out of boredom, begins counting everything around him: people, cars, signs, the letters in names. Gradually, this harmless activity turns into a disturbing discovery about the nature of his consciousness and the origins of civilization. Berestov subtly and humorously poses the question: what in us is living, and what is machine? Where is the line between reason, habit, and unconscious programming? The story sounds like light science fiction, but in essence it is a profound parable about time, memory, the automatism of thought, and human freedom. An audio version for those who enjoy intellectual fiction, philosophical reflections, and unconventional views on the nature of consciousness.