The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper ~ Full Audiobook [scifi]

The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper audiobook.

Genre: scifi

On the distant colony world of Poictesme, Conn Maxwell comes home from years away to find a society living off fading prestige and dwindling resources, still clinging to old glories while its young people drift toward despair. Conn refuses to accept the slow decline. He becomes convinced that a legendary piece of lost technology from the first days of interstellar expansion - a super-advanced 'cosmic computer' rumored to answer any question - might still exist somewhere on the planet. If it can be found, it could transform Poictesme's economy, restore hope, and prove that the colony is more than a historical backwater.But searching for a myth is dangerous in a world with political rivalries, entrenched interests, and people ready to exploit any rumor for profit or power. As Conn gathers allies and faces skeptics, he must navigate local factions, old grudges, and the hard realities of a frontier society built on half-remembered history. Part treasure hunt, part social drama, The Cosmic Computer blends mystery, optimism, and sharp observation about how communities survive - or fail - when their future depends on what they choose to believe in.

Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:33:15) Chapter 2

(01:12:11) Chapter 3

(02:03:31) Chapter 4

(02:39:16) Chapter 5

(03:27:04) Chapter 6

(04:02:58) Chapter 7

(04:52:09) Chapter 8

(05:34:05) Chapter 9

(06:15:02) Chapter 10

(06:51:30) Chapter 11

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