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Condensing The Iceberg

Adjacent Possible • 458 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Information Theory Attention Economy Media Studies Digital Culture Communication
  1. We're living in an era where our attention is a limited resource. Phones and social media have become really good at grabbing our focus because they filter information in ways that many find appealing.
  2. Understanding how information is condensed is important for both writers and readers. When writers filter vast amounts of content, they create a clearer picture for readers, but it can be challenging for people to delve deeper into topics.
  3. There are costs to the way we consume information today. It can be harder to concentrate on long texts because of the quick, bite-sized content we're used to. Finding ways to balance skimming and deeper engagement with information is crucial.

Trumpcoin and TikTok

Kyla’s Newsletter • 179 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Power Market Dynamics Attention Economy Cryptocurrency Social media
  1. Trumpcoin shows how attention can create huge wealth really fast. It went from an idea to over $60 billion in just a couple of days!
  2. Control over platforms like TikTok lets one shape narratives and influence public opinion. This can boost both power and money.
  3. The rise of attention-driven systems may prioritize speculation over real production. This could lead to society neglecting essential services and infrastructure.

The New Attention Economy

Litverse • 339 implied HN points • 05 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Gaming Engagement Attention Economy Content creation Digital Experiences
  1. The attention economy values depth over delirium, where engagement is meaningful and users seek what truly captures their attention in a world of digital distractions.
  2. Gamification, common in digital experiences, works by offering rewards and notifications to keep users engaged, but as it becomes ubiquitous, users are becoming desensitized to its effects.
  3. Products like Elden Ring and Substack focus on providing deep engagement, free from constant notifications and gamified distractions, offering users the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the experience.

The Catastrophe of Shiny Objects: Boredom, Attention, and Creativity

Mind Prison • 13 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Digital Media Attention Economy AI Impact User Behavior Creativity
  1. Technology keeps us entertained but can limit our creativity. Constant stimulation from devices can make it hard for us to think deeply or come up with new ideas.
  2. Boredom is a key part of our thinking process. It helps our brains reset and can lead us to explore new ideas and solutions if we let it.
  3. Ignoring boredom by filling our time with distractions can hurt our ability to develop skills. If we always seek instant entertainment, we miss chances for growth and creativity.
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Jak Ritger & Anthony Simons: Plotting Attention Bubbles

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism Online Activism Social media Attention Economy Political engagement
  1. Internet users' attention is fleeting, with online trends rising and disappearing quickly, posing challenges for sustained activism.
  2. Attention bubbles cover diverse topics but share ephemerality, reaching peaks rapidly but crashing equally fast.
  3. Activism relying on online engagement faces challenges of sustainability and real-world impact, emphasizing the need for cohesive, collaborative efforts offline.

Self-terminating technology & the return of the Sacred, Tristan Harris

The Bigger Picture • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 20
🕹 Technology Social media Digital ethics Attention Economy Sensemaking Tech Addiction
  1. Technology giants profit from dividing us online but this model is self-terminating.
  2. Attention is a sacred space that needs careful reverence in the digital age to avoid further division.
  3. In a world of polarisation, a shared reality is crucial for addressing urgent global issues like climate change.

The economics of attention

lifeboat • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Attention Economy
  1. Attention is a valuable resource that we must consciously direct in a world of constant distractions.
  2. Finding moments of silence and daydreaming can help reclaim our attention from the digital realm.
  3. Balancing contemplation with participation is key in navigating the demands of the attention economy.