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.
Steel Ginger
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Stacker of Wheat
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Snow Pharaoh
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Alley Frog
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The Dude
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ByteBard
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
180
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King Panther
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Midnight Rambler
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Day Hawk
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Jester
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature!
General Finish
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. 📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 ⏰ Starting my mornings with inspiration – audiobooks make waking up a joyous literary experience! ☀️🎧 Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection – this app's functionality is a winner. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
Forger
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Gullyway
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K-9
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Alberta
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SmartieQuest
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. The app's versatility in audio downloading is unmatched. It's a comprehensive solution for my audiobook needs.
Despair
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
PixelPathfinder
🧘♀️☕ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories – the ultimate way to unwind! 🍵📖 Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Polar Bee
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. This app's user-friendly layout and quick access to controls have made audiobook listening a breeze. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. Accessing my favorite audiobooks has never been easier – this app's user-centric design and comprehensive features make it an absolute gem. 📱🎧
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