Book description
From an engineer and futurist, an impassioned account of technological stagnation since the 1970s and an imaginative blueprint for a richer, more abundant future. The science fiction of the 1960s promised us a future remade by technological innovation. We'd vacation in geodesic domes on Mars, have meaningful conversations with computers, and drop our children off at school in flying cars. Fast-forward 60 years, and we're still stuck in traffic in gas-guzzling sedans and boarding the same types of planes we flew in over half a century ago. What happened to the future we were promised? In Where Is My Flying Car?, J. Storrs Hall sets out to answer this deceptively simple question. What starts as an examination of the technical limitations of building flying cars evolves into an investigation of the scientific, technological, and social roots of the economic stagnation that started in the 1970s. From the failure to adopt nuclear energy and the suppression of cold fusion technology to the rise of a counterculture hostile to progress, Hall recounts how our collective ambitions for the future were derailed, with devastating consequences for global wealth creation and distribution. He then outlines a framework for a future powered by exponential progress--one in which we build as much in the world of atoms as we do in the world of bits, one rich in abundance and wonder. Drawing on years of original research and personal engineering experience, Where Is My Flying Car?, originally published in 2018, is an urgent, timely analysis of technological progress over the last 50 years and a bold vision for a better future.
Snapple Whistler
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Lskeee
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Mr. Lucky
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Nessie
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Goldman
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Blistered Outlaw
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Diamond Gamer
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Riff Raff
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Super Flick
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Bad Bunny
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Flash
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Dove Dolce
The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
Cosmic Presence
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Uncle Psycho
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New York Sixlet
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NemesisX
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Mad Jack
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Greek Rifle
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Alpha
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is commendable.
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