Book description
The story of a quest to uncover the evolutionary history of consciousness from one of the world's leading theoretical psychologists. We feel, therefore we are. Conscious sensations ground our sense of self. They are crucial to our idea of ourselves as psychic beings: present, existent, and mattering. But is it only humans who feel this way? Do other animals? Will future machines? Weaving together intellectual adventure and cutting-edge science, Nicholas Humphrey describes in Sentience his quest for answers: from his discovery of blindsight in monkeys and his pioneering work on social intelligence to breakthroughs in the philosophy of mind. The goal is to solve the hard problem: to explain the wondrous, eerie fact of "phenomenal consciousness"--the redness of a poppy, the sweetness of honey, the pain of a bee sting. What does this magical dimension of experience amount to? What is it for? And why has it evolved? Humphrey presents here his new solution. He proposes that phenomenal consciousness, far from being primitive, is a relatively late and sophisticated evolutionary development. The implications for the existence of sentience in nonhuman animals are startling and provocative.
Pitfall
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Sβmore Vixen
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Pinball Esq
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
Unleashed
This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is impressive. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Essex
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Bugger
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine.
Petite Beauty
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Mauve Cactus
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature! The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Legacy
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available β so much to learn! πΆββοΈπ Walking my way through exciting narratives β this app makes exercise more fun! ποΈπ§ I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Wrangler Jim
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Berlin Kamikaze
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Judge
ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Mr. Spy
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Cuff Queen
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app.
Pompeii Unicorn
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
Mr. Alien
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly.
Firedog
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Leaf Assassin
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Chocolate Thunder
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! π Rekindling my love for reading β this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. ππ₯ Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Ladysmith
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. I can't believe how convenient this app has made my 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