Book description
"For centuries, the ivory towers of academia have echoed this sentiment of multitudinous ends and limited means. In this supremely contrarian book, Tupy and Pooley overturn the tables in the temple of conventional thinking. They deploy rigorous and original data and analysis to proclaim a gospel of abundance. Economics--and ultimately, politics--will be enduringly transformed." --George Gilder, author of Life after Google: The Fall of Big Data and the Rise of the Blockchain EconomyGenerations of people have been taught that population growth makes resources scarcer. In 2021, for example, one widely publicized report argued, "The world's rapidly growing population is consuming the planet's natural resources at an alarming rate . . . the world currently needs 1.6 Earths to satisfy the demand for natural resources . . . [a figure that] could rise to 2 planets by 2030." But is that true?After analyzing the prices of hundreds of commodities, goods, and services spanning two centuries, Marian Tupy and Gale Pooley found that resources became more abundant as the population grew. That was especially true when they looked at "time prices," which represent the length of time that people must work to buy something.To their surprise, the authors also found that resource abundance increased faster than the population--a relationship that they call "superabundance." On average, every additional human being created more value than he or she consumed. This relationship between population growth and abundance is deeply counterintuitive, yet it is true.Why? More people produce more ideas, which lead to more inventions. People then test those inventions in the marketplace to separate the useful from the useless. At the end of that process of discovery, people are left with innovations that overcome shortages, spur economic growth, and raise standards of living.But large populations are not enough to sustain superabundance--just think of the poverty in China and India before their respective economic reforms. To innovate, people must be allowed to think, speak, publish, associate, and disagree. They must be allowed to save, invest, trade, and profit. In a word, they must be free.
RedMouth
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Doz
Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection β this app's functionality is a winner. ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
Black Fantastic
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
Star Sword
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NexusNinja
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a game-changer. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible.
Jersey
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Cardinal Rebel
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Mud Eye
I'm no longer missing out on great stories β this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Bug Fire
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RedFisher
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Feline Devil
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Bug Blitz
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Mad Irishman
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Digger
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. ππ Transforming traffic jams into opportunities for literary exploration β this app keeps me engaged on the road! ππ§ Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
Flotsams54
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Poptart AK47
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile!
ThreadTrail
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Spoiler Betty
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Squatch
I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. π₯ Simplifying my reading routine β the app's functionality ensures I'm always one click away from literary adventures. ππ ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
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