Book description
When technology reinforces inequality, it's not just a glitch--it's a signal that we need to redesign our systems to create a more equitable world. The word "glitch" implies an incidental error, as easy to patch up as it is to identify. But what if racism, sexism, and ableism aren't just bugs in mostly functional machinery--what if they're coded into the system itself? In the vein of heavy hitters such as Safiya Umoja Noble, Cathy O'Neil, and Ruha Benjamin, Meredith Broussard demonstrates in More Than a Glitch how neutrality in tech is a myth and why algorithms need to be held accountable. Broussard, a data scientist and one of the few Black female researchers in artificial intelligence, masterfully synthesizes concepts from computer science and sociology. She explores a range of examples: from facial recognition technology trained only to recognize lighter skin tones, to mortgage-approval algorithms that encourage discriminatory lending, to the dangerous feedback loops that arise when medical diagnostic algorithms are trained on insufficiently diverse data. Even when such technologies are designed with good intentions, Broussard shows, fallible humans develop programs that can result in devastating consequences. Broussard argues that the solution isn't to make omnipresent tech more inclusive, but to root out the algorithms that target certain demographics as "other" to begin with. With sweeping implications for fields ranging from jurisprudence to medicine, the ground-breaking insights of More Than a Glitch are essential reading for anyone invested in building a more equitable future.
NightWonka
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Night Magnet
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Heartbreaker
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Nueva Nova
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Night Train
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The Flying Mouse
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Killer Curio
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits โ so cool! Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved! ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Dandelion
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Cosmo
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QuestQuill
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Gov Skull
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StorySculptor
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Pompeii Unicorn
I can't believe how much time I've saved thanks to this efficient app! ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Mad Irishman
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Pepper
I've started reading more books than ever before, all thanks to this app. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Navigating audiobooks with ease โ this app's functionality is a standout. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
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