“The villain here is not necessarily the internet, or even the idea of social media,” she writes. “It is the invasive logic of  commercial  social media, and its financial incentive to keep us in a profitable state of anxiety, envy, and distraction.” The business model of platforms like this — which rely on advertising and clicks and “engagement”

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The Currency of Attention in an Age of Infinite Access

In the shadowed agora of the digital age, a silent siege rages—a worldwide assault on the fragile currency of human attention. This is no mere distraction but a calculated plunder, where algorithms, honed by artificial intelligence, transmute fleeting glances into chains of escapism. AI, once a... See more

Exploring Intentionality Mode: A Philosophy and Practice for Reclaiming Attention

Intentionality mode, as introduced in the philosophy excerpt, is a deliberate state of mind and practice designed to counter the pervasive attack on human attention in the digital age. It is both a shield and a compass, enabling individuals to navigate the... See more