Book description
"Accessible and authoritative . . . While we may not have much power to eradicate our own prejudices, we can counteract them. The first step is to turn a hidden bias into a visible one. . . . What if we're not the magnanimous people we think we are?"--The Washington Post I know my own mind.I am able to assess others in a fair and accurate way. These self-perceptions are challenged by leading psychologists Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald as they explore the hidden biases we all carry from a lifetime of exposure to cultural attitudes about age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, social class, sexuality, disability status, and nationality. "Blindspot" is the authors' metaphor for the portion of the mind that houses hidden biases. Writing with simplicity and verve, Banaji and Greenwald question the extent to which our perceptions of social groups--without our awareness or conscious control--shape our likes and dislikes and our judgments about people's character, abilities, and potential. In Blindspot, the authors reveal hidden biases based on their experience with the Implicit Association Test, a method that has revolutionized the way scientists learn about the human mind and that gives us a glimpse into what lies within the metaphoric blindspot. The title's "good people" are those of us who strive to align our behavior with our intentions. The aim of Blindspot is to explain the science in plain enough language to help well-intentioned people achieve that alignment. By gaining awareness, we can adapt beliefs and behavior and "outsmart the machine" in our heads so we can be fairer to those around us. Venturing into this book is an invitation to understand our own minds. Brilliant, authoritative, and utterly accessible, Blindspot is a book that will challenge and change readers for years to come. Praise for Blindspot "Conversational . . . easy to read, and best of all, it has the potential, at least, to change the way you think about yourself."--Leonard Mlodinow, The New York Review of Books "Banaji and Greenwald deserve a major award for writing such a lively and engaging book that conveys an important message: Mental processes that we are not aware of can affect what we think and what we do. Blindspot is one of the most illuminating books ever written on this topic."--Elizabeth F. Loftus, Ph.D., distinguished professor, University of California, Irvine; past president, Association for Psychological Science; author of Eyewitness Testimony
Boost
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ByteBard
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Venom Petunia
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Scuffs
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QuestQuill
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Apex
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Sidewalk Enforcer
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Wiccan Thunder
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TulipCake
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WittyWordsmith
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Old Orange Eyes
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Feline Devil
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences.
Chip Queen
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Pixie
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
PP Dubs
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QuestQuill
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
ManManMan
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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