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Title: The Genius Factory

Subtitle: The Curious History of the Nobel Prize Sperm Bank

Author: David Plotz

Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-05

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Crisscrossing the country and logging countless hours online, Plotz succeeded in tracking down previously unknown family members; teenage half-brothers who ended up following vastly different paths, mothers who had wondered for years about the identities of the donors they had selected on the basis of code names and brief character profiles, fathers who were proud or ashamed or simply curious about the children who had been created from their sperm samples.

The children of the "genius factory" are messengers from the future, a future that is bearing down on us fast. What will families be like when parents routinely "shop" for their kids' genes? What will children be like when they're programmed for greatness? In this stunning, eye-opening book, one of our finest young journalists previews America's coming age of genetic expectations.

Critic Reviews:

"...Plotz's take on the role of genes now - in our imaginations and in fact, so far as we can determine that - is human and funny, which are fine traits for any argument, or any book." (The New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

Not only a page-turner ...

When I went to the Amazon page to write my review for this book, I noticed the review submitted on June 8, 2005, written by reader Sherry Katz, titled Fun, But Serious. I ended up reading her review and agreed with everything she wrote, and now have nothing further to add. Weird! But this is indeed a page-turner as well as an introduction to and brief history of eugenics, told with grace and humor. I really loved the book! It was the kind of book that I couldn't wait to quote to my husband when he got home. It was fascinating on many levels, and sent me on a search for other books dealing with the whole sperm-donor issue, and there are very few, and none like this. So thank you to Slate for encouraging David Plotz to write this book ....

a need to breed

This book tells the spectacular story of the "Nobel" sperm bank started by an American enthusiast of eugenics. High IQ and good looking individuals were recruited, although their claims to being superior specimens would not always hold up years later when they were met by their surrogate children in person. Indeed with lax security (and journalists like the author) it was possible to bridge the gap and contact one's donor. Results, as you might expect, are varied.

Although some of the derision and disgust toward the donors and their families was justified, I felt it should not have been so marked. While it is easy to lose your professional distance writing about people who are by turns moving and repelling, I thought the author should have contained himself.

It did not seem to me that donating sperm gave him a more understanding and empathic view of those who did. Instead it simply gave him a sense of inflated self-importance because he was told he had superior sperm. While pride is understandable, I felt it should have been omitted, as it detracted from the stories of the donors and their families.

What was moving, however, was the story of the elderly donor and his "granddaughter," and the conclusions several children came to that it was the heart not the brain that ultimately influenced how worthwhile an individual is.

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Title: Cyberselfish

Subtitle: A Critical Romp Through the Terribly Libertarian Culture of High-Tech

Author: Paulina Borsook

Narrator: Paula Parker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-26-01

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Whether she is parsing Silicon Valley personal ads, hanging out with high tech gurus, attending conferences-cum-rallies or exposing the flaws in technolibertarian thinking, Borsook is full of original observations, mordant wit, and furious passion that readers wake up to the social and political consequences of having computer geeks run the world. Cyberselfish is sure to raise the hackles of high techies and to clarify what makes the rest of us so nervous about the brave new cyberworld.

Members Reviews:

If I Use Big Words, Does It Make Me Smart & Witty

As someone who usually enjoys reading about the culture of technology, I was looking forward to listening to this book. However, my expectations of the next Po Bronson or Sherry Turkle were sadly misplaced.

If there is a point to this book, I confess that I haven't a clue. I gave up on it after listening to nearly half of it. I was hoping for an alternative viewpoint to Rushkoff's 'Cyberia' or Levy's 'Hacker Crackdown', since she does touch a bit on both the Rave and Cypherpunk cultures. What I was not expecting was what appears to be a diatribe on the author's own hard feelings towards the industry. Everything she has to say is extremely negative, or tinged with so much sarcasm that it's impossible to judge what point she is trying to make. Well, except for the fact that she is very bitter about her experiences with 'Wired' magazine. That comes across loud and clear.

Although the book is read by someone other than the author, the reader accurately portrays the author's love of her own voice. She comes across as one of those people who take five minutes to say something that needs a sentence at most. Not only is she addicted to adjectives and labels, but she seems to be on a mission to see how many can fit in one run-on sentence. If you doubt this, just read the book's title and description. This makes it really hard to follow, or understand, what the author is trying express. So much so, that I had to concentrate more on focusing on listening to the book, rather than watching the road.

How unremarkable is this book? Consider the fact that not once, not twice, but three times my iPod reset to a previous chapter, and it was nearly 10 minutes before I realized that I had already listened to that chapter.

Sadly, it seems that the best books on cyber-culture remain solely in print, and not in Audible form. If you are looking for a 10 hour rant on the soul of the internet and technology, this is certainly one point of view. Just not the most accurate or well-

Misleading description

This book is a left-wing political screed by an obvious Maxist feminist, and should have been represented as such. The description of the story is very misleading.

Fear-based and confused

If only one thing, Borsook does succeed in capturing the ambivalence and flat-out fear that many (at least from the media) have voiced about technologies such as the Internet. Her treatment of the subject, however, is fear-based, and as such is confused and hippocritical.

Her credentials for criticism seems to be attending several high-tech industry conventions and being a contributing writer for Wired Magazine (which by her own admittance is more about style than substance). In her defense she claims "but some of my best friends are geeks".

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Title: Silicon Valley 2010

Subtitle: Shaping the Future

Author: Becky Morgan

Narrator: Becky Morgan

Format: Original Recording

Length: 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-99

Publisher: Stanford Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Silicon Valley's robust economy has yielded tremendous job growth - yet this prosperity has its down side as the boom has led to more traffic and fewer housing options. Joint Ventures Silicon Valley, under the leadership of former California State Senator Becky Morgan, is developing a model program applicable to all communities trying to balance business development with quality of life issues. In this speech, Morgan talks about her organization's plan, which incorporates community input and measurable goals. She stresses the importance of prioritizing community values, creating a model for successful expansion, and overcoming challenges to build vision.

(P) and ©1998 Stanford Alumni Association

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Title: The Organizational World of Knowledge Workers

Author: Dr. Homa Bahrami, Ph.D., Dr. Homa Bahrami, Ph.D.

Format: Original Recording

Length: 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-99

Publisher: Stanford Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Remote management, contingent workers, virtual offices...10 years ago we may not have recognized today's corporate environment. Drawing on a decade of field research in the high-tech sector, Dr. Homa Bahrami talks about how technology and globalization have transformed the workplace and provides effective strategies for leading knowledge-based workers. She looks at traditional vs. emerging organizational models, the impact of physical design on the work environment, and "orgitechting" for the knowledge worker.

(P) and © Stanford Alumni Association

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Title: Probable Tomorrows

Subtitle: How Science Will Transform Our Lives in the Next Twenty Years

Author: Marvin Cetron, Owen Davies

Narrator: C.M. Herbert

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

What will our world be like in the year 2010? Where will we work? How will we travel? What kind of advances can we expect in medicine and technology? Authors Marvin Cetron and Owen Davies answer these questions and many more. Probable Tomorrows offers a look into the near-future advances, inventions, products, services, and everyday conveniences that will change how people live and work.

©1997 by Marvin Cetron and Owen Davies; (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks

Members Reviews:

Its The Technology, Stupid!

This book is about science and technology, with an emphasis and interest from my perspective on the technology.

Here are seven things I was drawn to that this book points out. First, new technologies arrive first in war. Second, the convergence of computers, telephones, and everything digital is taking place. Third, artificial intelligence makes possible analysis never before possible. Fourth, the availability of information through the Internet is coming with great ease. Fifth, attendance is increasing at meetings announced on the Internet. Sixth, regular, global communciation is happening on the Internet. Seventh, the discovery to delivery time is collapsing.

These seven statements came out in this book published three years ago, but probably written four years ago. How true are they today? Very true, but already way down the road in several of the areas. How much progress have we already made in some of these areas? A lot!

So, that makes the greatest current day value of this book to be one of understanding the rate and pace of change, and understanding the predictability or unpredictability of the future from a recent history perspective.

As a solid work on the future of science and technology, I commend this book as one to still read to understand the way we can continue to frame and anticipate the future through creative, cutting edge, futures research and in-depth thinking.

Driving blindfolded . . .

and taking directions from someone in the back seat looking out the back window. That's one definition of forecasting. Despite the hazards, the authors bravely predict what is going to happen with some very interesting developments in the business world.

Probable Tomorrows was interesting to read since it was written in 1997 and made some predictions for "today" that we can use as a benchmark for accuracy. And all in all, the predictions were good. The tables at the end of the book, and the timeline for changes can be used to help us see what we might need to do to update our company strategies (as outlined in a recent book e-Strategy).

Some of the topics discussed here were expanded upon in the futuristic book The Age of Spiritual Machines by Ray Kurzweil. Between these two books, a broad brush look at what we are in store for emerges and may indeed give us some hints on how to formulate business strategy to take us into the future. Overall, I would rate this book a 3 out of 5. It was well written and easy to read, but books that attempt to forecast the future are qickly dated.

Insightful!

Authors Marvin Cetron and Owen Davies examine anticipated trends in technology over the next 15 to 20 years. They categorize their studies under digital systems, the Internet, high-tech materials, nanotechnology, transportation, space, energy, medicine and environmental remediation.

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Título: Inocencia y Traicion (Innocence and Betrayal)

Autor: Dr. Susan Forward

Narrador: Dr. Susan Forward

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 1 hr and 25 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 12-16-99

Editor: Phoenix Books

Categorías: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Resumen del editor:

Incest, perhaps the cruelest of human acts, violates the most basic trust between father and child. The victims, dependent on their aggressors for basic needs, become emotionally devastated when they realize there is nowhere to turn for help. In this compassionate examination of sexual abuse, Dr. Susan Forward, an authority on the topic of incest, explores the misunderstandings and offers an outlet for the pain. In Spanish.

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Title: The Fun of Living Together

Author: Kelley Glover, Roberta Grimes

Narrator: Kelley Glover, Roberta Grimes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-30-17

Publisher: CFA Publishing & Media

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

"Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say, 'Wait.' But...when you suddenly find your tongue twisted and your speech stammering as you seek to explain to your six year old daughter why she can't go to the public amusement park that has just been advertised on television, and see tears welling up in her eyes when she is told that Funtown is closed to colored children, and see ominous clouds of inferiority beginning to form in her little mental sky...when you are forever fighting a degenerating sense of 'nobodiness' - then you will understand why we find it difficult to wait." - Martin Luther King, Jr. - from Letter from Birmingham Jail, April, 1963.

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.'...I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." - Martin Luther King, Jr., from his I Have a Dream Speech, August, 1963.

Dr. King has waited long enough! It's time for us to come together and make his dream come true. Roberta Grimes is a small-business attorney and an afterlife researcher. Kelley Glover is a singer and music instructor whose "U BETTER Sing!" program teaches children the joy of sight-singing from the heart. We hope you will join us in coming together to end forever all racial divisions. Dr. King's dream still beckons to us. Now the future can begin!

Members Reviews:

Not just platitudes but a solid plan for equality

The founding fathers in America were white men and let's face it; we are not really "color blind" as a nation. But here, in this book, we have a plan for creating true equality here that could spread freedom to other parts of the world. Not just platitudes but a solid plan. Wow. Every social studies class needs this book.

Building a bridge to open dialogue about race.

What I love about this book is the collaboration of women who are from different background and experiences. I see the perspective from a white woman's eyes and that of a black woman. These two talk about the problems BUT offer solutions! A great read for everyone who wants to have open, honest and constructive dialogue to build a bridge of understanding and respect. This book would be great read for class rooms from middle school to college to teach that it's ok to talk about race relations in this country.

Looking forward to another book from both authors.

NOW is the time to fix this, and this is the plan to do it

Finally! While this book includes a thorough and eye-opening look at the reasons why we still have such racial division in our country, it also offers solutions! We cannot wait another day to move forward with healing and true reparations, and now we have a real plan to do so.

Right direction, a few wrong steps

I'm finding it difficult to place my feelings about this book. To begin with, let me say that the intention is wonderful - here is a book dedicated solely to deconstructing, discussing and exposing the modern-day enslavement of Black Americans, and to educating its readers on how to be caring and aware citizens. All of that is fantastic.

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Title: Lord Denning at 100 Years of Age

Subtitle: English Parliamentary Sovereignty v. American Constitutionalism

Author: John Warwick Montgomery

Narrator: John Warwick Montgomery

Format: Original Recording

Length: 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-08-16

Publisher: 1517 The Legacy Project

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

An appreciation of the "greatest common law jurist of the 20th century". Includes a comparison and contrast of the parliamentary system of Commonwealth countries within which Lord Denning operated and American constitutionalism. Two lectures.

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Title: Racism Still Exists in Our Society Today

Subtitle: Find Out Evidence as to Why Racism Still Exists Today as Well as Ideas on How It Could Be Ended

Author: Trevor Clinger

Narrator: Trevor Clinger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-15

Publisher: Trevor Clinger

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Racism is a huge political and societal issue that continuously gets placed on the back burner. It's up to us, the people, to make sure racism receives recognition. As an anti-racist, I have compiled examples of how disgusting racism can be, as well as how the government has contradicted itself in regards to racism in the past. Help support the activist movement to end racism by becoming educated by this book, as well as by donating towards my efforts and publication. I will continue to spread awareness and keep writing, as that a freedom no one can take away.

I hold a bachelor's degree of business management from Tiffin University and an associate's degree of management technology.

Members Reviews:

Wow there's still so much RACISM!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Racism Still Exists in Our Society Today to be better than the print version?

I would consider the audio version over the print because, I was able to sort out my emotions and feelings on racism easier while hearing the book. The narrator also did a great job and was easy to understand!

Great book, very eye-opening!

I appreciate honest audiobooks like these that take a look at society and reveal the truth about racism. Thanks for your insight, I would have never looked at racism the way you have. Very intelligent!

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Title: 5 - 5 [Ten Years of Secret Investigations: Countless Narrow Escapes 5]

Author: - - Li Yaosha

Narrator: - - Ji Hanbang

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-17

Publisher: BOVCM

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

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Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : /