Book description
A New York Times-bestselling author reveals how the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves, are critical to our lives We all know we tell stories about ourselves. But as psychiatrist and neuroscientist Gregory Berns argues in The Self Delusion, we don't just tell stories; we are the stories. Our self-identities are fleeting phenomena, continually reborn as our conscious minds receive, filter, or act on incoming information from the world and our memories. Drawing on new research in neuroscience, social science, and psychiatry, Berns shows how our stories and our self-identities are temporary and therefore ever changing. Berns shows how we can embrace the delusion of a singular self to make our lives better, offering a plan not centered on what we think will be best for us, but predicated on minimizing regrets. Enlightening, empowering, and surprising, The Self Delusion shows us how to be the protagonist of the stories we want to tell.
Whipsaw
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Preach Man
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Shimmy Shammy
ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience.
Sandbox
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Skirble
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Delirious Supernova
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Midnight Rider
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Pluto
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RiddleRover
ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Miss Twilight
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. The app is so responsive. It never lags or freezes.
Zod
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
Midnight Bat
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M8deUp
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Elder Pogue
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Sloth
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Fennel Dove
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ByteBard
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Disco Potato
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories.
Swan Mustang
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Elder Pogue
I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey.
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