Book description
We're being formed by our devices. Today's digital technologies are designed to captivate our attention and encroach on our boundaries, shaping how we relate to time and space, to ourselves and others, even to God. Our natural longing for relationship makes us vulnerable to the "industrializing" effects of social media. While we enjoy the benefits of digital tech, many of us feel troubled with its power and exhausted by its demands for permanent connectivity. Yet even as we grow disenchanted, attempting to resist the digital "powers that be" might seem like a losing battle.Sociologist Felicia Wu Song has spent years considering the personal and collective dynamics of digital ecosystems. She combines psychological, neurological, and sociological insights with theological reflection to explore two major questions: What kind of people are we becoming with personal technologies in hand? And who do we really want to be? Song unpacks the soft tyranny of the digital age, including the values embedded in our apps and the economic systems that drive our habits. She then explores pathways of meaningful resistance that can be found in Christian tradition--especially counter-narratives about human worth, embodiment, relationality, and time--and offers practical experiments for individual and communal change.In our current digital ecologies, small behavioral shifts are not enough to give us freedom. We need a sober and motivating vision of our prospects to help us imagine what kind of life we hope to live--and how we can get there.
East Army
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Washer
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Guillotine Trigger
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Electric Saturn
The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
EchoEnigma
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Woo Woo
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Impulse
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LifeRobber
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Cujo
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Cougar Fuzz
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FrankenGrin
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Raid Bucker
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
EchoExplorer
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Daffy Neo
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Landfill Max
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
Koi Diva
I'm hooked on this app – it's like Netflix for book lovers! ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
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