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.
Canine Hannibal
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. ListenBook's audio filters have transformed the way I experience audio content β it's a real game-changer. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go.
Uncle Buddy
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Solo Kill
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Bad Beret
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Highlander Monk
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Voluntary
ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing.
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Red Hot Kevorkian
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool.
IdeaAlchemy
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Blade
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This app is a book lover's dream come true β a vast library right at your fingertips. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
Trigger Warming
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Gabriel Dandelion
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DanimalDaze
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Demand Chopper
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Stud muffin
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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