Tag: attention economy
6 posts tagged "attention economy".
The condition in which human attention is the scarce resource that media, platforms, and advertisers compete to capture and monetise — and in which our focus is therefore under constant, engineered assault. On this blog it frames a practical problem: a mind perpetually fragmented by notifications cannot do the concentrated work that creates value or meaning, which is why it connects directly to Cal Newport's argument for deep work. It also raises questions of personal autonomy — who is steering your day — and shades into critiques of consumerism and the broader market for status signalling. Reclaiming attention becomes a precondition for productivity and a life directed by your own priorities.
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Digital Minimalism Review: Gazing Into the Abyss
Maybe you have a voice in your head that whispers ‘jump!’ every time you lean over a balcony. I have recurring fantasies of deleting my presence from the Internet and going off the grid.
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Why I'm Buying the iPhone X (And You Should Too)
The iPhone really has changed my life. I sleep with it, eat with it, make love with it.
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Throw Away Your Television
TV wriggles into our heads and changes our brain function, our reward systems, our moods. Let's pluck out the parasite, and take back control of our lives.
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Tips For Reading 100+ Books a Year
After much trial-and-error, here are my 10 guiding principles for reading 100+ books a year. Number 7 will make you do an involuntary wee!
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Specialization is For Insects
Developing broad interests and skills not only dovetails perfectly with the frugal life, but acts as a force multiplier that propels you towards your financial goals at blistering speed.
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The 100 Books Challenge (A Love Letter to Reading)
Reading books is the single most powerful way to improve your life, which is why I'm taking on the 100 books challenge - and why you should join me.
