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.
Kamikaze Granny
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Gov Skull
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Copilot
I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Burst Nibbler
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Snow Hound
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Woodland Beauty
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Cowboy Booter
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Pepper Prada
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Mantis Queen
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Dark Burn
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Alley Fiend
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Sugar Apple
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Sexual Chocolate
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Beetle King
Audiobooks have made waiting in lines and queues so much more bearable. Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Versace-Cat
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night.
Daisy Stick
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180
This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
General Finish
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information.
King Bass
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Steel Heart
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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