Book description
Have you ever stopped to wonder how Google shapes what you think, remember, and even who you become? Rosie Graham's Investigating Google's Search Engine isn't just a book-it's a wake-up call you'll hear in your ear, perfectly suited for the audiobook format. Graham cuts through the tech jargon to reveal something startling: Google isn't just a tool, it's a silent architect of our collective mind.
You'll hear how a simple search for "female scientists" might pull up biased Autocomplete suggestions, or how "frantic" post-Brexit googling reshaped national memory. Graham uses real-world cases-fake news, LGBTQ+ search struggles, even the bizarre query "food for snakes"-to prove search engines aren't neutral. They're loaded with bias, profit motives, and hidden power. The audiobook's strength? It makes complex ideas feel personal. When Graham explains how Google's algorithms echo Plato's fears of deception or Derrida's "monster," it's not academic-it's chillingly relevant.
What's brilliant is how she tackles the cost of convenience. That ad-driven system you click through every day? It's not just selling your data-it's distorting truth, amplifying stereotypes, and even shaping political outcomes (like those 2016 election ads). The audiobook guides you through her research with clarity: why "relevance" in search is a myth, how language shifts over time in results, and why "no alternatives" isn't just a slogan-it's a trap.
Graham's voice in the audiobook is thoughtful, urgent, and never overwhelming. You'll hear her unpack why Google's "dominance" isn't a tech glitch but a deliberate system designed to profit, not serve. It's the book that finally answers the question we all ask: Why does this feel so off?
This isn't about learning to use Google better. It's about realizing you've been using it wrong for years. And in the quiet moments after finishing-when you pause before typing your next search-that's where this audiobook changes everything. It's not just informative; it's essential. You'll never look at a search bar the same way again.
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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