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I don't take any issue with audio books in general, however, I do take issue with listening to audio books *every time* you enter your car. But I suppose I'd prefer that over radio, at least in the case of audio books you can learn something, or gives you something to think about later. Technical audio books, I have less of an issue with since the purpose of it is purely informational, though who knows if someone reading it will help with the retention of it. My guess is 'no' but maybe it depends on the book. Oral traditions are a thing, after all, so maybe it isn't that bad. I still firmly believe that information should be put to paper, however, if you have a disability or something like that nature then audio books is totally fine with me as I've never seen an braille book before. I'd have to imagine they are hard to make or just in general expensive. I know I've never seen any at any book stores.
Previously, before this edit, I went on a rant about NPCs and how they don't have thought processes. I was not wrong in what I said, but how I said it was maybe not so great. The essence of it more or less went something like this "Audio books takes the NPCs attention span away and then they don't think for themselves." I don't hate NPCs, but I do wish they'd stop to have at least a daydream once in a while. Have original thoughts. Something like this. Audio books occupying someone's mind obviously isn't simulating mental activities but an engaging audio book might have make someone think about the story and how it might go. I know I've read books that I still think about from time to time. That is, I actually have thought about the book. I'm sure others that can fall into the category of 'NPC' do too.
What about the kind of person who must always have some kind of entertainment? No quiet time whatsoever, even in the car. This is why I say audio books are dangerous, absolutely no time to reflect on things. Maybe you can put the audio book into the background, I suppose.