Sublime
An inspiration engine for ideas
TWELVE THESES ON ATTENTION
It explores the concept of true attention, emphasizing its importance for genuine encounters, human relationships, and personal freedom, while discussing the societal challenges and potential sanctuaries needed to cultivate it.
friendsofattention.netStand Out of Our Light: Freedom and Resistance in the Attention Economy
James Williams analyzes the impact of digital technologies on human attention in the "attention economy," arguing that they often undermine individual freedom and self-regulation by prioritizing engagement over meaningful goals.
cambridge.org‘Check the statute book, Professor. The Coroners and Justice Act 2009.’ ‘Refresh my memory.’ ‘Clearly prohibits any monetary gain by the description of a crime. Little thing called an “exploitative proceeds order”. Mainly ex-cons looking to cash in. But it comes in handy for us spooks now and then.’
Matthew Richardson • The Scarlet Papers: The Times Thriller of the Year 2023
“The Journalist and the Murderer,” by Janet Malcolm
newyorker.com
James Bridle / New Ways of Seeing
jamesbridle.comDevelopmental Affirmations
The text provides developmental affirmations across various life stages, emphasizing emotional support, individuality, autonomy, and the importance of growth, while expressing unconditional love and encouragement for self-discovery and interdependence.
pressbooks.umn.edu
We employ many different kinds of defence mechanism to deal with the problems these ‘secrets’ throw up,
John Yorke • Into The Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them
lack of individual level discrimination –