Book description
Daniel C. Dennett, preeminent philosopher and cognitive scientist, has spent his career considering the thorniest, most fundamental mysteries of the mind. Do we have free will? What is consciousness and how did it come about? What distinguishes human minds from the minds of animals? Dennett's answers have profoundly shaped our age of philosophical thought. In I've Been Thinking, he reflects on his amazing career and lifelong scientific fascinations.Dennett's relentless curiosity has taken him from a childhood in Beirut and the classrooms of Harvard, Oxford, and Tufts, to "Cognitive Cruises" on sailboats and the fields and orchards of Maine, and to laboratories and think tanks around the world. Along the way, I've Been Thinking provides a master class in the dominant themes of twentieth-century philosophy and cognitive science--including language, evolution, logic, religion, and AI--and reveals both the mistakes and breakthroughs that shaped Dennett's theories.Key to this journey are Dennett's interlocutors--Douglas Hofstadter, Marvin Minsky, Willard Van Orman Quine, Gilbert Ryle, Richard Rorty, Thomas Nagel, John Searle, Gerald Edelman, Stephen Jay Gould, Jerry Fodor, Rodney Brooks, and more--whose ideas, even when he disagreed with them, helped to form his convictions about the mind and consciousness. Studded with photographs and told with characteristic warmth, I've Been Thinking also instills the value of life beyond the university, one enriched by sculpture, music, farming, and deep connection to family.Dennett compels us to consider: What do I really think? And what if I'm wrong? This memoir by one of the greatest minds of our time will speak to anyone who seeks to balance a life of the mind with adventure and creativity.
SereneScribe
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Miss Mustard
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Take Away
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Canine Hannibal
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Pinball Wizard
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CloudFrenzy
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Stallion Patton
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Stud muffin
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Alley Cat
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Burst Nibbler
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Speedwell
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NemesisX
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus.
Devil Chick
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IdeaAlchemy
With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. Audiobook pleasure simplified โ this app's design is a standout. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic!
Fennel Dove
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. ListenBookโs playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
NoiseCake
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Gothic Slacker
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. ๐ Unveiling the joy of reading once again โ this app is my gateway to literary wonders! ๐๐ ๐ผ Juggling tasks while exploring narratives โ this app is my multitasking hero! ๐ป๐
Boost
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. The interface is sleek and modern. Itโs a joy to use.
Sly Bible
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio โ from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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