Book description
In a revelatory and pathbreaking work, the #1 international bestselling economist opens our eyes to the new power that is reshaping our lives and the world . . . "The Thucydides of our time." --Jeffrey Sachs Big tech has replaced capitalism's twin pillars--markets and profit--with its platforms and rents. With every click and scroll, we labor like serfs to increase its power. Welcome to technofeudalism . . . Perhaps we were too distracted by the pandemic, or the endless financial crises, or the rise of TikTok. But under cover of them all, a new and more exploitative system has been taking hold. Insane sums of money that were supposed to re-float our economies after the crash of 2008 went to big tech instead. With it they funded the construction of their private cloud fiefdoms and privatized the internet. Technofeudalism says Yanis Varoufakis, is the new power that is reshaping our lives and the world, and is the greatest current threat to the liberal individual, to our efforts to avert climate catastrophe--and to democracy itself. It also lies behind the new geopolitical tensions, especially the New Cold War between the United States and China. Drawing on stories from Greek myth and pop culture, from Homer to Mad Men, Varoufakis explains this revolutionary transformation: how it enslaves our minds, how it rewrites the rules of global power, and, ultimately, what it will take overthrow it.
Gold Bentley
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Frosty Squid
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Count Eagle
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Troublemasher
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Sun Runner
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Pyscho Hun
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Drop Stone
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Elder Pogue
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Bleachers
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient.
Rosie Bird
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CoB@lt
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RoarSweetie
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Lady Q
ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app! ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
Flotsams54
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app. Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
SubWoof330
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EchoExplorer
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. ⭐️ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality – I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. 👏🎧 ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener.
Kevlar Wanted
Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day.
BoomerBox
The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing – it's my relaxation therapy. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. 💪 Achieving double wins – workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! 💪🎧 The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Twinkle Cutlass
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FRMhndshk
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery – a win-win!
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