Book description
Technology and increasing levels of education have exposed people to more information than ever before. These societal gains, however, have also helped fuel a surge in narcissistic and misguided intellectual egalitarianism that has crippled informed debates on any number of issues. Today, everyone knows everything: with only a quick trip through WebMD or Wikipedia, average citizens believe themselves to be on an equal intellectual footing with doctors and diplomats. All voices, even the most ridiculous, demand to be taken with equal seriousness, and any claim to the contrary is dismissed as undemocratic elitism. Tom Nichols' The Death of Expertise shows how this rejection of experts has occurred: the openness of the internet, the emergence of a customer satisfaction model in higher education, and the transformation of the news industry into a 24-hour entertainment machine, among other reasons. Paradoxically, the increasingly democratic dissemination of information, rather than producing an educated public, has instead created an army of ill-informed and angry citizens who denounce intellectual achievement. When ordinary citizens believe that no one knows more than anyone else, democratic institutions themselves are in danger of falling either to populism or to technocracy or, in the worst case, a combination of both. An update to the 2017breakout hit, the paperback edition of The Death of Expertise provides a new foreword to cover the alarming exacerbation of these trends in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election. Judging from events on the ground since it first published, The Death ofExpertise issues a warning about the stability and survival of modern democracy in the Information Age that is even more important today.
Racy Lady
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EchoEnigma
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SunVolt
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Spellbinder
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable.
Muzish
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Classy Luck
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Mud Eye
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Deano
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Shivers
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Parallax Sugar
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ByteBard
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is impressive. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off.
Old Man Winter
The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
Abyss Tamer
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Purity
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Cosmic Presence
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Rocky Highway
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats.
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Trash Pocky
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Achilles Mountain
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. πβ¨ Say hello to audiobook nirvana! This app's user-friendly design and comprehensive features have made my reading routine smoother than ever. ππ With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
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