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.
Sugar Man
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life.
MindfulMingle
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57 Pixels
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NightDream
I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story! Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options.
Force
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Omega Sub
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Raid Bucker
Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is a triumph. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access.
Don Stab
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Venious
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. I’m 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!
Pyscho Hun
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Pixy Mox
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Hyper Kong
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Bowler
The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
ForumFlare
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. I've never been this excited about my daily commute – thank you, audiobooks! ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Twinkle Cutlass
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen.
Spunky Sphinx
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Black Firefly
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic.
Hyper Kong
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Thrasher
This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Lime
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook lovers. The auto-rewind feature ensures I never miss a word. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
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