Attention Economy

Sometimes we don’t quite process that billions of people on the planet get unlimited entertainment, voice and video calling, maps, restaurant reviews, weather, news, an encyclopedia, mail, messaging, and more for *free* just because 1-2% of us click an ad every now and then.

Being fine with periods of solitude, working alone, pushing things forward without others cheering you on...that's a superpower. The ability to run your own race, despite what the world is doing, initially looks behind - but puts you out front.

Gaining a following on social media is a measure of people’s attention. It is not a measure of benefit to others, nor knowledge, nor sincerity, nor wisdom, nor leadership capability - yet these are some of things that are needed to minimize the harm from having a following.