Book description
This "wild and utterly engaging narrative" (Melanie Mitchell) shows why Silicon Valley's heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions-with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth-are about oligarchic power, not preparing for the future Tech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us. According to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and more, the only good future for humanity is one powered by technology: trillions of humans living in space, functionally immortal, served by superintelligent AIs. In More Everything Forever, science journalist Adam Becker investigates these wildly implausible and often profoundly immoral visions of tomorrow-and shows why, in reality, there is no good evidence that they will, or should, come to pass. Nevertheless, these obsessions fuel fears that overwhelm reason-for example, that a rogue AI will exterminate humanity-at the expense of essential work on solving crucial problems like climate change. What's more, these futuristic visions cloak a hunger for power under dreams of space colonies and digital immortality. The giants of Silicon Valley claim that their ideas are based on science, but the reality is darker: they come from a jumbled mix of shallow futurism and racist pseudoscience. More Everything Forever exposes the powerful and sinister ideas that dominate Silicon Valley, challenging us to see how foolish, and dangerous, these visions of the future are.
Backstreet
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Carrot Joker
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Venom Charms
This app has ignited my passion for reading once again – but in a modern, convenient way. This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times.
ThoughtTrail
🏃♂️📚 Combining fitness and fiction – this app keeps me motivated during workouts with its engaging stories! 🏃♂️📖 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
General Broomdog
With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
Scratch Man
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. 🎶📚 Replacing tunes with stories – my house is alive with the sound of narration! 🎧🏠
Firefly Caramel
I'm addicted to this app – it's like having a library in my pocket. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Blackfire
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
Married Man
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. The range of supported formats is astounding. No more compatibility issues! The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained.
Scarlet Mary
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
ThermalMode
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. Finally, an app that respects my busy lifestyle. Whether I'm commuting or exercising, this app's smooth playback and smart controls keep me engaged. 🏃♀️🎧 ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time.
Snapple Whistler
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it!
Essex
Audiobooks have turned my quiet moments into imaginative journeys – thank you, app! With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Lord Theus
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. ⭐️ Turning mundane tasks into exciting adventures – this app makes folding laundry a breeze with audiobooks! 👚🎧 Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is impressive. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem!
Sass Burst
ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. I love the car mode. It’s so convenient for listening while driving.
CodeExia
The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Spellbinder
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Video Game Heroine
This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. 🛌 Bedtime stories for adults? Yes, please! This app is a dream come true. 🌙📚 The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
StormCake
👀📚 Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page – this app is a bedtime dream! 😴🎧 Effortlessly managing my audiobook library – this app's design is a triumph. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion.
InsightInkwell
I'm hooked on ListenBook's silky-smooth playback, making my audio sessions truly enjoyable. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
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