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Opinion | the Great Delusion Behind Twitter - The New York Times
This isn’t the same kind of attention we give to our Instagram and TikTok feeds. It is a ritualised form of intentional presence directed to a shared sense of meaning and history.
As a result, our digital commons has become commoditised and overrun by the cult of self. When we shout ‘listen!’ on social media, we are demanding that others ‘Listen to... See more
As a result, our digital commons has become commoditised and overrun by the cult of self. When we shout ‘listen!’ on social media, we are demanding that others ‘Listen to... See more
Alexander Beiner • Myth and Metrics: How Social Media Robs Us of Ritual, and How to Revive It
Attention – the ultimate currency of our time. Our screens gobble it up, promising connection but delivering distraction. What looks like hyperconnectivity masks a deeper disconnect from the tangible world around us. And so, what we lose is a sense of being part of something real, a place and community that hold meaning.
The path forward runs... See more
The path forward runs... See more
314 / We need presence, not punditry
Getting people’s attention has never been easy, but social media made it a nightmare. Someone reading a book 20 years ago had few other distractions in front of them. Today your phone offers an Olympic competition for your dopamine.
The solution for many writers has been a combination of clickbait, pandering, and fear-mongering. The loudest voice
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