Book description
Fears about AI tell us more about capitalism today than technology in the future.Will AI come and take all our jobs? Will it dominate humanity, hack the foundations of our civilization, or even wipe humans of the face of the planet? All kinds of people seem to think so. From academics to billionaires, artists to fraudsters, journalists to the pope, AI nightmares have gripped the popular imagination. Why We Fear AI boldly asserts these fears are actually about capitalism, reimagined as a kind of autonomous intelligent agent. Science and tech industry insiders Hagen Blix and Ingeborg Glimmer dive into the dark, twisted, and arcane world of AI nightmares in order to demystify what people say about it. They combine expertise in cognitive science and machine learning with political and economic analyses to cut through the hype and technobabble, and show how fears about AI reflect very different economic realities: from venture capitalists to AI engineers, from artists to warehouse workers at Amazon. If we want to understand the fears and potential impacts of AI, we must think about capitalism, the economy, and class power in real terms we can confront and wage our struggles on.Blix and Glimmer argue that AI nightmares reveal the terrifying underbelly of our current society, of the violence and alienation at the root of capitalism and its way of organizing our world in its image. If we simply let capitalism and tech billionaires run wild, we can expect the worst: automated bureaucracies that protect the powerful and punish the poor; an ever-expanding surveillance apparatus; the cheapening of skills, downward pressures on wages, the expansion of gig-work, and crushing inequality. But that outcome is not inevitable, however much capitalist may dream of it. Why We Fear AI points the way to a different and brighter future, one where our labor, knowledge, and technologies serves us, rather than us serving capital and its owners.
Black Mustard
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Mr. Spy
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Airport Hobo
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Manimal
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Sepukku
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M8deUp
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Lightening Trip
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Digital Equinox
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Highway
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Spellbinder
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Shadow Gal
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail.
Lucky Brandy
Navigating audiobooks with ease โ this app's functionality is a standout. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine.
Tootsie Killer
The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. Effortless and enriching โ that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. ๐ฑ๐ Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever.
Green Ghost
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations โ it's like the app knows me! ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Streamlining my audiobook journey โ this app's design is top-notch. An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. ๐๐ง ListenBookโs interface is clean and intuitive. Itโs a joy to use.
THRESHmSTR
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. Efficiency meets audiobooks โ this app's functionality is a true winner. I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer!
Cabbie
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Capital F
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Third Moon
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my daily activities more seamless and convenient. ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings.
Ladysmith
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection โ it's a parenting win! I've started a book club with my friends, and this app has been our go-to source for titles. ListenBook's dedication to enhancing the audiobook experience has made it my preferred app for listening to content on the go. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience.
Sofa King
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling โ all thanks to this app. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnโt dislike it, but I also didnโt feel strongly about it one way or another. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
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