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.
Green Ghost
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MysticMingle
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
SunnySnap
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Canine Hannibal
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant source of books. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Woo Woo
The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Ember Master
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Omega Sub
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Unleashed
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Guillotine Trigger
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Zorkle Sporkle
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Shimmy Shammy
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Sugar Apple
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Cinder Coffee
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app.
MuseMaster
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Bambi Benz
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DreamWeaver
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
RawSkills
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is impressive. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon.
StorySculptor
ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
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