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.
Racy Babe
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Find It Girl
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
Voodoo Queen
Effortlessly managing my audiobook library – this app's design is a triumph. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
McDreamy
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Bad Bond
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Old Man Winter
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Saint La-Z-Boy
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained.
Gothic Slacker
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Crossing Guard
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Trixie
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
Pop Bee
🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature!
Milan Call Back
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Saturnalia
One of the best audiobooks I’ve heard! The story was compelling, and the narrator’s delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one! I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Beetle King
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Riff Raff
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The Belgian
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Trigger Warming
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FRMhndshk
ListenBook has added a new dimension to my audiobook listening experience – it's not just about the content, but the convenience too. ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
xSTORMx
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Gold Bentley
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable.
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