Book description
How to stay in charge in a world populated by algorithms that beat us in chess, find us romantic partners, and tell us to "turn right in 500 yards." Doomsday prophets of technology predict that robots will take over the world, leaving humans behind in the dust. Tech industry boosters think replacing people with software might make the world a better place--while tech industry critics warn darkly about surveillance capitalism. Despite their differing views of the future, they all agree: machines will soon do everything better than humans. In How to Stay Smart in a Smart World, Gerd Gigerenzer shows why that's not true, and tells us how we can stay in charge in a world populated by algorithms. Machines powered by artificial intelligence are good at some things (playing chess), but not others (life-and-death decisions, or anything involving uncertainty). Gigerenzer explains why algorithms often fail at finding us romantic partners (love is not chess), why self-driving cars fall prey to the Russian Tank Fallacy, and how judges and police rely increasingly on nontransparent "black box" algorithms to predict whether a criminal defendant will reoffend or show up in court. He invokes Black Mirror, considers the privacy paradox (people want privacy, but give their data away), and explains that social media get us hooked by programming intermittent reinforcement in the form of the "like" button. We shouldn't trust smart technology unconditionally, Gigerenzer tells us, but we shouldn't fear it unthinkingly, either.
Electric Saturn
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Honey
π The simplicity and functionality of this app are top-notch. I can start a book with just a tap and immerse myself in the story instantly. π±π The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
All Natural
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Freeway
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Electric Player
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Trixie Doodle
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Easy Street
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Show Boat
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Day Hawk
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New Cycle
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Demo Tequila
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Audiobook pleasure without the fuss β this app's functionality is top-notch. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Winter Bite
ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed.
Whipsaw
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DuckDuck
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of β now they're my favorites! ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. I love the statistics feature. Itβs fun to see how much Iβve listened. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Princess Dove
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Star Killer
With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature!
Heavenly Connection
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Bones
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. π± Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go β this app is like a portable library in my pocket. ππ ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly.
Sylvester Eye
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Swedish Twizz
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best!
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