Book description
Imagine a conversation that effortlessly bridges ancient wisdom and today's tech-driven world, delivered in a voice that feels like a trusted friend sharing deep insights over coffee. That's the magic of Religion, Science and Technology in North America as an audiobook. Forget dry academic lectures-this is a vibrant, timely exploration where the narrator's thoughtful pace makes complex ideas feel accessible, not overwhelming. You'll hear how Indigenous knowledge systems and colonial legacies shape modern science, or why the pandemic wasn't just a health crisis but a profound test of faith, ethics, and community. The chapters on race, gender, and the Native American Church (like the powerful "Peyote Religion" piece) come alive through the narrator's nuanced delivery, turning scholarly rigor into something deeply human. What's brilliant is how the audiobook sidesteps the tired "religion vs. science" debate entirely, revealing instead how these forces have always been intertwined-and often weaponized-across North America's diverse landscapes. You'll hear the urgency in Lisa Stenmark's analysis of vaccine hesitancy rooted in religious identity, or the quiet strength in chapters about Indigenous cosmologies meeting modern science. The narrator guides you through 18 thought-provoking chapters without a single dry moment, ending with a hopeful vision: a "myriad of meaning-making maps" for our future. This isn't just a book about ideas-it's a conversation that stays with you long after the final word, perfectly timed for a world craving connection between our oldest traditions and our most urgent challenges. A must-listen for anyone who's ever wondered how faith and facts coexist, conflict, and ultimately, shape our shared humanity.
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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