Book description
Why is the internet so broken, and what could ever possibly fix it? In Internet for the People, leading tech writer Ben Tarnoff offers an answer. The internet is broken, he argues, because it is owned by private firms and run for profit. Google annihilates your privacy and Facebook amplifies right-wing propaganda because it is profitable to do so. But the internet wasn't always like this--it had to be remade for the purposes of profit maximization, through a years-long process of privatization that turned a small research network into a powerhouse of global capitalism. Tarnoff tells the story of the privatization that made the modern internet, and which set in motion the crises that consume it today. The solution to those crises is straightforward: deprivatize the internet. Deprivatization aims at creating an internet where people, and not profit, rule. It calls for shrinking the space of the market and diminishing the power of the profit motive. It calls for abolishing the walled gardens of Google, Facebook, and the other giants that dominate our digital lives and developing publicly and cooperatively owned alternatives that encode real democratic control. To build a better internet, we need to change how it is owned and organized. Not with an eye towards making markets work better, but towards making them less dominant. Not in order to create a more competitive or more rule-bound version of privatization, but to overturn it. Otherwise, a small number of executives and investors will continue to make choices on everyone's behalf, and these choices will remain tightly bound by the demands of the market. It's time to demand an internet by, and for, the people now.
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Tart Voodoo
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Cricket
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Uncle Psycho
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Street Squirrel
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Call Back Queen
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42nd Street
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RZRWRE
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Classy Luck
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ManManMan
This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
Lady Killer
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Unseen
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High Deck
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NexusNomad
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience. ππ Embarking on literary journeys even with my eyes closed β bedtime stories have taken a new form with this app! π΄π§ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing.
Ladybird
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed β it's my form of meditation. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Pinup Diva
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. πΆπ Replacing melodies with literary symphonies β my ears are in love! π΅π Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
Austin Shamrock
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone!
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