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If a book had a decent number of diagrams and charts, would you want the audio version or would you want the physical/ebook (visual version)?

Secondary question- if those charts and diagrams are described in the audio version by someone who knows what they are talking about, would that affect the answer?
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Bitcoin World Order ⚡️ · 161w
1. physical/ebook 2. Nop
vnprc · 161w
physical yes
Kephir · 161w
Physical book and ebook with link to digital version of graphs. I’ll likely read it slow and refer back to the charts and graphs. It will be helpful to see them on a bigger screen as I take notes and reference them. Regardless, I’m grateful you have applied your gifts in this area. It really h...
panster · 161w
Audio with attached pdf 😁 They do that on audible. Will buy your book either way but hope it appears on audible as it is my main source of books 👍
Zoltan ⚡️ · 161w
For me only Ebook and physical version.
urza · 161w
Audio with accompanying visual materials.
Rubidium85 · 161w
That's one of the main reasons I still buy physical media: if there are charts and figures. It would be great if audiobooks described diagram better, but that's sadly rarely done well. I'm looking forward to your book Lyn!
QW · 161w
I buy both. Listen to audio while reading tangible. I’m weird I guess. Second point… if it’s YOUR BOOK I want the tangible regardless. Hardcover, first edition. 💜
₿randon · 161w
If it's something I would be interested in (your new book perhaps), I'd actually want both. I prefer to listen when consuming knowledge as I do not usually have the time to sit and read. However, I do like to stack my bookshelf with reference material.
Lighthouse · 161w
Ebook
kiwi · 161w
I’d still prefer to see the charts by myself and have a closer look even if the reader describes them. It’s just too interesting to not have a closer look
Tranche · 161w
QR code in the book to a Nostr note with audio or YouTube link
Galt 🦡 · 161w
Both. I found that I want to have great learning material with me at the lowest friction possible. Sometimes I listen, often I kindle to mark up, sometimes I read the hard copy.
Justin · 161w
Physical book
bennibtc · 161w
audio + diagram only pdf🙏
Dr. BTC · 161w
1. I prefer visual. 2. Very few people are THAT good.
JL · 161w
Physical preferred.
Q · 161w
I would probably get both the audio and the physical book
⚔️ Lawblock ⚔️ · 161w
I usually get an audiobook and buy the physical copy if i liked it. I find a supplementary pdf of the charts is very helpful for audiobooks.
Deleted Account · 161w
Always physical for anything academic. Easier to bookmark and come back to. Audio for fiction usually, to listen to more casually.
KarMa · 161w
Have you ever followed a football game (european version) via radio broadcasting? It's amazing, it's so exciting, it's so engaging ... with a very good commenter, obviously. But maybe I am just an audiosexual... Congratz you have that book so far! Can't wait!
thorium · 161w
Charts are powerful visuals, like mic-drop memes. Yours are always 🎯 It's difficult to voiceover that, still, give it a best effort cause audio format is also a great thing. 👍
Ofer Elrom · 161w
I would always like an audio version to accompany a printed version. Whenever I read/hear a "serious" book I try to get both versions and move between them
Legion XXI · 161w
Yeah of course it affects, I would go for the audio version if someone explains the graphs properly. Having said that, the written version is preferable but we are all in front of the screens too much already so it’s nice with an audiobook for a change.
Michael Stiller · 161w
Audio is awesome. But it surly depends on how important and numberous the diagrams and charts are. But I take a wild guess, that the explanation and conclussions you provide are farmore important and insight enough. So personally I prefer Audio, since I drive around a lot. Thats where 90% of my "re...
Kirk · 161w
Physical, so long as it is paperback
Vdub · 161w
Physical books only for me. Very good question though. Love your work and can’t wait to get a copy of your book.✌🏼🍊✌🏼
Smith · 161w
A good audio description of the chart would work. Just a thought but could you publish the charts on your website and point people there if they needed a visual?
FreedomRock · 161w
Good questions. Give me the paper book any day - can't be deleted, doesn't need batteries, can't be tracked.
Papi · 161w
I would prefer visuals in a book. An alternative could be graphs on a website and audio with explainations.
Dragan · 161w
Is epub/Mobi version in the making?
Dragan · 161w
It will depend on the reader - someone who has interpreted charts before will be able to visualize them from audio
Quint · 161w
I've yet to get an audio book with charts etc that didn't force me to give up and buy the physical version. like with a podcast I have to get on the youtube version soon as we start talking charts
Hobbit · 161w
Visual ebook
Rootdude 🤙🏻⚡️ · 161w
I’m partial to audio books, so charts that are described by an expert in reading them can be effective. I don’t need to see ‘em - just have someone describe the concepts at work in them!
twentyone · 161w
Both. Can listen while reading. Ensures more retention. Describing charts is tricky
21M · 161w
My “me” time is only in the car, so audiobook is the only way for me. About the second question, no problem at all!
Erin · 161w
Yes to having someone describe the charts in the audio version. I’ll definitely buy/read both physical and audio.
Glenn · 161w
1) Personally, I like to have both. 2) Diagram and chart description in the audio book would be needed for the complete experience I would think. Would they be available online as supplementary materials?
carte · 161w
If my choice is one or the other I would choose paper. Especially if you're printing a hard cover copy
nostrich · 161w
i am all for physical ;)
Ľḭṿḙśƫṟãɖãṁṹṧ💫#RunCoreV31 · 161w
Short audio description and linked to view on its website
Ben · 161w
I really enjoyed Tim Urban’s approach with the audiobook for “What’s our problem?” He published a companion pdf with all the diagrams. https://waitbutwhy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Whats-Our-Problem-Audiobook-Visuals-Companion.pdf Then during the audio book he would give a basic de...
Scale Bar · 161w
Physical
nostrich · 161w
I prefer to physical versions because I can focus & think about charts or disgrams. If the audio version have someone who get the author idea, it will ok, however, the environment noise is the limitation of audio book users. They have to use more intention to listen a book with many charts or diag...
Hoshi · 161w
I’d prefer the visual version. For audio version: Tell the listeners once where they can find the charts and at the position of a chart: speak a reference label/number instead of a description. Anyone who wants to know more details can make a note and look it up (later).
metalhead.btc · 161w
If you’re referring to yourself and your book, I won’t mind either. I’m confident you can do the audio properly. Not sure in general, I might go for the print version.
rob · 161w
I'd probably get both!
Mass Formation · 161w
Dear Lyn, I’m old school. I will buy the physical version regardless of the peculiarities of the audio version.