Book description
An exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? What balance of the new and familiar is the most fulfilling? These may seem like uniquely human quandaries, but they are not. Computers, like us, confront limited space and time, so computer scientists have been grappling with similar problems for decades. And the solutions they've found have much to teach us. In a dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths show how algorithms developed for computers also untangle very human questions. They explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance, how to deal with overwhelming choices and how best to connect with others. From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one's inbox to peering into the future, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living.
Bourbon Mirage
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AirportHobo XD
π Making every moment count β this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! ππ« Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
FLAK Angel
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Demand Chopper
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Waylay Dave
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Plegasus
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ByteBard
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Abyss Tamer
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Commando
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Trixie
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Sir Shark
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RightN0w2
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Black Mustard
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Legacy
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Fire Sass
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Tan Stallion
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Pigeon Woman
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Dallas Foxface
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DZE
ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. πββοΈπ Experiencing stories while staying active β this app's functionality enhances my walks and runs like never before. π§ποΈ Audiobook excellence β this app's design enhances my reading experience.
NightWonka
With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. ListenBook's interface is not just aesthetically pleasing; it's also highly functional. Navigating through chapters and controls is a breeze. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
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