Book description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world."Striking original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the zeitgeist perfectly."-The Economist"This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI and automated content production. . . . Masterful and provocative."-Mustafa Suleyman, author of The Coming WaveFor the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI-a new information network that threatens to annihilate us. For all that we have accomplished, why are we so self-destructive? Nexus looks through the long lens of human history to consider how the flow of information has shaped us, and our world. Taking us from the Stone Age, through the canonization of the Bible, early modern witch-hunts, Stalinism, Nazism, and the resurgence of populism today, Yuval Noah Harari asks us to consider the complex relationship between information and truth, bureaucracy and mythology, wisdom and power. He explores how different societies and political systems throughout history have wielded information to achieve their goals, for good and ill. And he addresses the urgent choices we face as non-human intelligence threatens our very existence. Information is not the raw material of truth; neither is it a mere weapon. Nexus explores the hopeful middle ground between these extremes, and in doing so, rediscovers our shared humanity.
Lewd Dice
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Broomspun
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Feline Devil
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Fire Fish
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EchoEnigma
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Night Train
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High Woo
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Bad Bond
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Show Off
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient.
High-Fructose
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Pogue
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Juno Cream
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Roadblock
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Little Drunk Girl
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9Lives
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable.
Jelly Momentum
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Red Hot Kevorkian
Organization made simple – this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. 📖📱 It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Vixen
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AxelRoad
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JK Friend
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings.
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