Book description
The bestselling co-author of Why Nations Fail and the bestselling co-author of 13 Bankers deliver a bold reinterpretation of economics and history that will fundamentally change how you see the world A thousand years of history and contemporary evidence make one thing clear. Progress depends on the choices we make about technology. New ways of organizing production and communication can either serve the narrow interests of an elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity. The wealth generated by technological improvements in agriculture during the European Middle Ages was captured by the nobility and used to build grand cathedrals while peasants remained on the edge of starvation. The first hundred years of industrialization in England delivered stagnant incomes for working people. And throughout the world today, digital technologies and artificial intelligence undermine jobs and democracy through excessive automation, massive data collection, and intrusive surveillance. It doesn't have to be this way. Power and Progress demonstrates that the path of technology was once--and may again be--brought under control. The tremendous computing advances of the last half century can become empowering and democratizing tools, but not if all major decisions remain in the hands of a few hubristic tech leaders. With their breakthrough economic theory and manifesto for a better society, Acemoglu and Johnson provide the vision needed to reshape how we innovate and who really gains from technological advances.
True Sweetness
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Toy Town
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Pistol Hydro
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ForumFusion
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Juno Cream
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Acid Gosling
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Darkside Hooker
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Widow Curio
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X-Dew
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PP Dubs
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Raggedy Ann
is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. ListenBookโs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Take Away
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Nessie Pork
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Sofa King
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature!
Murmur
ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient.
Stacker of Wheat
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. Audiobooks at my fingertips โ this app's functionality is a game-changer. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate.
Lord Nikon
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. ListenBookโs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
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Switch
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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