Book description
பசித்த மானுடத்தின் ஒட்டுமொத்த வரலாற்றையும் ’மாற்றம்’ என்ற ஒற்றை சொல்லுக்குள் அடக்கிவிடலாம். அப்படி பெரும்பான்மை போக்கை நிர்ணயித்த மாற்றத்தின் முகவர்கள் சிந்தனையாளர்கள், தத்துவவாதிகள், அரசியல் தலைவர்கள், தொழில் அதிபர்கள், விஞ்ஞானிகள் என்று பல்வேறு அடையாளங்களைத் தாங்கி நிற்கின்றனர். அவர்களை தனி ஒருவனின் ’ஆசை’யைத் தூண்டி ஏற்றத்தாழ்வுகளை ஏற்படுத்தியவர்கள், சமூகத்தின் சமநிலை கருதி ஆசையை கட்டுக்குள் வைக்கக் கற்றுக்கொடுத்தவர்கள் என்று இரண்டு பிரிவுகளாக வகைப்படுத்திவிடலாம். அப்படி முதல் தரப்பினரில் ஒருவர் ’உலகமயம்’ என்னும் மந்திரக்கோலை நீட்டி ஒவ்வொருமுறை ‘வளர்ச்சி’ என்ற சொல்லை வெவ்வேறு காலகட்டங்களில் உச்சரித்தபோதும் புதிய வஸ்துகள் தோன்றின. ஆனால் இரண்டாம் தரப்பினர்கள் கணித்ததைப்போல் அவற்றின் மறுசுழற்சிக்கு வடிகால் இல்லாததால் இதுவரை அழிவிற்குப் பயன்படாத அறிவியல் கண்டுபிடிப்பு என்று எதுவுமே மிஞ்சவில்லை என்பதுதான் சாபக்கேடு. ’ஆசைகளையும் துறக்காமல், அழிவையும் விதைக்காமல் ஒட்டுமொத்த சமூகத்திற்கும் நல்ல விளைவுகளை மட்டுமே தரக்கூடிய மாற்றங்கள் சாத்தியமா?’ என்று தேடத்துவங்கியவர் ஜிப்2, பே-பால், டெஸ்லா, ஸ்பேஸ் எக்ஸ், போரிங் கம்பணி, ஹைப்பர்லூப், ஓப்பன் ஏஐ, சோலார் சிட்டி, கிகா ஃபேக்டரி ஆகிய நிறுவனங்களை வளர்த்தெடுத்தார். அவர் பெயர்தான் எலான் மஸ்க்! எலான் மஸ்க்கின் வாழ்வின் வழியாக, அவரது சாதனைகள் ஊடாக, அவரது இலக்குகளை எட்டும் பயணத்தின் பலனாக நாம் என்ன பெறப்போகிறோம் என்றால் அவரது முயற்சிகள் எல்லாம் வெற்றிபெற்று ஒன்றோடொன்று தொடர்புகளை ஏற்படுத்தி இணையும் புள்ளியில் உலகமே ’எலான்மயம்’ ஆகியிருக்கும். அதில் நாம் என்ன செய்துகொண்டிருப்போம்? என்ற பருந்துப்பார்வை தரிசனம்தான் இந்தப் புத்தகம்!
Star Jammer
ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. 💪 Crushing workouts while devouring books – this app makes fitness fun and educational! 🏋️♀️🎉 The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy.
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Trixie
I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences.
Wiccan Thunder
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NightDream
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Duchess
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Eerie Mizzen
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Nessie
Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks.
Kawaii Red
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine.
Pocket Muzzie
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Easy Street
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Storm Master
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Delirium
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I can't stop raving about this app – it's like having a personal library in my pocket. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy.
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The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers.
Sherm
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I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless!
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