Book description
Former insider turned critic Wendy Liu busts the myths of the tech industry, and offers a galvanising argument for why and how we must reclaim technology's potential for the public good. Former insider turned critic Wendy Liu busts the myths of the tech industry, and offers a galvanising argument for why and how we must reclaim technology's potential for the public good. Lucid, probing and urgent. Wendy Liu manages to be both optimistic about the emancipatory potential of tech and scathing about the industry that has harnessed it for bleak and self-serving ends. -- Naomi Klein, author of On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal An inspiring memoir manifesto...Technologists all over the world are realizing that no amount of code can substitute for political engagement. Liu's memoir is a road map for that journey of realization. -- Cory Doctorow, author of Radicalized and Little Brother Innovation. Meritocracy. The possibility of overnight success. What's not to love about Silicon Valley?These days, it's hard to be unambiguously optimistic about the growth-at-all-costs ethos of the tech industry. Public opinion is souring in the wake of revelations about Cambridge Analytica, Theranos, and the workplace conditions of Amazon workers or Uber drivers. It's becoming clear that the tech industry's promised innovation is neither sustainable nor always desirable. Abolish Silicon Valley is both a heartfelt personal story about the wasteful inequality of Silicon Valley, and a rallying call to engage in the radical politics needed to upend the status quo. Going beyond the idiosyncrasies of the individual founders and companies that characterise the industry today, Wendy Liu delves into the structural factors of the economy that gave rise to Silicon Valley as we know it. Ultimately, she proposes a more radical way of developing technology, where innovation is conducted for the benefit of society at large, and not just to enrich a select few.
West Warrior
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Sweet Manhattan
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Shadow Chaser
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Red Pepper
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WordWanderer
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Firecracker
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RawSkills
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New York Mood
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Blackfire
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Chicago Blackout
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Lunar Treat
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DeathDancer
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Contrary Mary
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences β it's a fantastic touch. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing.
Wildcat Appaloosa
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Fire Sass
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's a convenient habit. π§ Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. ππ± ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
HedgeH0g2
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Hyper
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Sweetness
I'm no longer missing out on great stories β this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices.
Sleek Zelda
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Gumby Train
Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively.
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