Book description
Foreword by Steven PinkerBlending the informed analysis of The Signal and the Noise with the instructive iconoclasm of Think Like a Freak, a fascinating, illuminating, and witty look at what the vast amounts of information now instantly available to us reveals about ourselves and our world--provided we ask the right questions.By the end of an average day in the early twenty-first century, human beings searching the internet will amass eight trillion gigabytes of data. This staggering amount of information--unprecedented in history--can tell us a great deal about who we are--the fears, desires, and behaviors that drive us, and the conscious and unconscious decisions we make. From the profound to the mundane, we can gain astonishing knowledge about the human psyche that less than twenty years ago, seemed unfathomable. Everybody Lies offers fascinating, surprising, and sometimes laugh-out-loud insights into everything from economics to ethics to sports to race to sex, gender and more, all drawn from the world of big data. What percentage of white voters didn't vote for Barack Obama because he's black? Does where you go to school effect how successful you are in life? Do parents secretly favor boy children over girls? Do violent films affect the crime rate? Can you beat the stock market? How regularly do we lie about our sex lives and who's more self-conscious about sex, men or women? Investigating these questions and a host of others, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz offers revelations that can help us understand ourselves and our lives better. Drawing on studies and experiments on how we really live and think, he demonstrates in fascinating and often funny ways the extent to which all the world is indeed a lab. With conclusions ranging from strange-but-true to thought-provoking to disturbing, he explores the power of this digital truth serum and its deeper potential--revealing biases deeply embedded within us, information we can use to change our culture, and the questions we're afraid to ask that might be essential to our health--both emotional and physical. All of us are touched by big data everyday, and its influence is multiplying. Everybody Lies challenges us to think differently about how we see it and the world.
RoarSweetie
This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. π±π ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
New York Winder
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Thrasher
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Journeyman
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Coldy
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Bang Shift
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Call Back Queen
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Alias Stick
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Y0dler
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily.
Firedog
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GuTzd
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Sun Runner
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Wanted Candy
I can't imagine my life without this app β it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. ππ§
Dez Bonbon
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go.
Skylark
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else. ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
MindfulMingle
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Sugar Hiccup
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SkyGod
π My audiobook haven β this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! ππ Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
Barbera Shift
Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
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