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Audiobook Review - The Innovators by Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson's The Innovators is a tour de force that turns the history of computing and the internet into an engaging, almost cinematic listening experience. From the opening with Ada Lovelace-who wrote the first algorithm in the 1840s-to the climactic moments when Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Larry Page shape the digital world we live in today, Isaacson's narrative is "riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving," as The Atlantic notes.
What makes this audiobook truly stand out is how it turns a dense chronicle of inventions into a series of human stories. Each chapter feels like a conversation with a different genius: the quiet brilliance of Alan Turing, the visionary spirit of J.C.R. Licklider, or the relentless drive of Doug Engelbart. The narrator's clear, expressive delivery brings out Isaacson's meticulous research without bogging down the listener in jargon.
Isaacson doesn't just list inventions; he asks why certain minds could turn ideas into reality. He explores teamwork and collaboration as the secret sauce behind every breakthrough. That focus on collective creativity feels especially relevant now, when "innovation, creativity, and teamwork" are buzzwords in boardrooms worldwide. The book's ending-an almost tenderhearted look at how these pioneers changed our world-leaves listeners with a sense of awe and inspiration.
For anyone who wants to hear the story of the digital age told as if it were a living conversation, The Innovators audiobook is indispensable. It's not just a history lesson; it's a masterclass in how imagination meets collaboration to create lasting change.
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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