Book description
A hack is any means of subverting a system's rules in unintended ways. The tax code isn't computer code, but a series of complex formulas. It has vulnerabilities; we call them "loopholes." We call exploits "tax avoidance strategies." And there is an entire industry of "black hat" hackers intent on finding exploitable loopholes in the tax code. We call them accountants and tax attorneys.In A Hacker's Mind, Bruce Schneier takes hacking out of the world of computing and uses it to analyze the systems that underpin our society: from tax laws to financial markets to politics. He reveals an array of powerful actors whose hacks bend our economic, political, and legal systems to their advantage, at the expense of everyone else.Once you learn how to notice hacks, you'll start seeing them everywhere--and you'll never look at the world the same way again. Almost all systems have loopholes, and this is by design. Because if you can take advantage of them, the rules no longer apply to you.Unchecked, these hacks threaten to upend our financial markets, weaken our democracy, and even affect the way we think. And when artificial intelligence starts thinking like a hacker--at inhuman speed and scale--the results could be catastrophic.But for those who would don the "white hat," we can understand the hacking mindset and rebuild our economic, political, and legal systems to counter those who would exploit our society. And we can harness artificial intelligence to improve existing systems, predict and defend against hacks, and realize a more equitable world.
Gullyway
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise.
Bae
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Golden Cougar
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Winter Bite
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Mad Irishman
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
The Dude
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Murder Matter
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Demolition Queen
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Airport Hobo
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NexusNavigator
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NexusNavigator
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing.
Shady Lady
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Darling Peacock
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LocKz
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Congo Wire
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Kabuki
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Truth
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Mr. Thanksgiving
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. πΌ Making every minute count β this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. π±π The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow.
King Bass
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Homerun Diva
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience