Book description
Three hundred years ago, intellectuals of the European Enlightenment constructed a mythology of technology. Influenced by a confluence of humanism, colonialism, and racism, this mythology ignored local wisdom and indigenous innovation, deeming it primitive. Today, we have slowly come to realize that the legacy of this mythology is haunting us.Designers understand the urgency of reducing humanity's negative environmental impact, yet perpetuate the same mythology of technology that relies on exploiting nature. Responding to climate change by building hard infrastructures and favoring high-tech homogenous design, we are ignoring millennia-old knowledge of how to live in symbiosis with nature. Without implementing soft systems that use biodiversity as a building block, designs remain inherently unsustainable.Lo--TEK, derived from Traditional Ecological Knowledge, is a cumulative body of multigenerational knowledge, practices, and beliefs, countering the idea that indigenous innovation is primitive and exists isolated from technology. It is sophisticated and designed to sustainably work with complex ecosystems.With a foreword by anthropologist Wade Davis and four chapters spanning Mountains, Forests, Deserts, and Wetlands, this book explores thousands of years of human wisdom and ingenuity from 18 countries including Peru, the Philippines, Tanzania, Kenya, Iran, Iraq, India, and Indonesia. We rediscover an ancient mythology in a contemporary context, radicalizing the spirit of human nature.The tactile reading experience of Lo--TEK reflects the ingenuity of carefully selected projects with sophisticated design details: copper highlights the value of ancient knowledge, a cardboard hardcover echoes rawness, and the Swiss binding showcases an open spine and reveals the construction of the book, just as the book discloses hidden technological knowledge.
Classy Luck
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Koi Diva
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Popeye Wipeout
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WeldMaster
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playback—it's all up to me! Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Fiend Oblivion
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Omega Sub
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Kabuki
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
Intimidating Presence
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
Mother Night
ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Boost Princess
I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences.
Old Man Winter
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. 📱 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! 📚🔥 I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
MythMaker
I can't believe how much more productive I am – I'm learning and growing while multitasking! 🎉📚 Reigniting my passion for books – this app is my newfound reading obsession! 🔥🎧 Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner.
D-Hog-Day
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations – it's like the app knows me! Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Wild Kitten
ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Double Eerie
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Hermopolis
ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. Audiobook immersion made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable.
Hog Butcher
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Fl00d
Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch.
Princess Dove
The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits. The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Neophyte Believer
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
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