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.
Snout Pixie
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RealmRanger
The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure.
CyberScribe
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Minty Devil
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MuseMaster
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1st Degree
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Take Away
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
Little Cobra
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Kabuki
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WanderWord
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Mercury Reborn
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Frenzy
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life.
Hex Panther
Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is a game-changer. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
57 Pixels
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Vagabond Warrior
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. 🔥 Simplifying my reading routine – the app's functionality ensures I'm always one click away from literary adventures. 📚🔗 I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
Troubled Pie
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
Infinite Hole
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Clover Dragon
I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. 📱 Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward – this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. 📚💫 ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
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