Book description
For ten years or so I've been putting down my thoughts on design, and technology, and ethics. Essays after essay. Some of those essays get turned into talks, some of them get blown out into books, but the essay has always been the native form for all these. I am, at heart, an essay writer. I love the form. It's long enough to be nuanced, and short enough to get it out immediately. All the essays here have already appeared somewhere. Some might be familiar. But I thought it'd be nice to get them all in one book. Cause man I love holding a book, and flipping through it, and writing notes in the margins. Also, I added a bunch of footnotes to the essays. So that's new.The book is broken up into three sections: the more recent stuff on ethics, responsibility, and race; a section where I throw rocks at Silicon Valley; and a more practical section about design basics, which is where this whole mess got started. I just wanted to help you get paid, remember that? Lordy, it's been a journey.
Paris Boost
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Sassy Muffin
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Electric Player
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Pinball Esq
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Jetta Talent
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Pinball Wizard
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DreadSherX
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Freeze Queen
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Polar Bee
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Gold Dahlia
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Racy Lady
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New Magoo
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
McDreamy
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ManBreaker
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Slacker Cat
I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my moodβwhat a creative addition! The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
BuffFreak
Unlocking a world of literary possibilities, this app's extensive compatibility and user-friendly controls have made audiobook enjoyment an everyday joy. π±π Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing.
Pocket Mazda
This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. ππ Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
West Warrior
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Moon Radar
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Sassy Muffin
Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
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