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Pay Attention! (w/ Chris Hayes)

Know Your Enemy

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Navigating the Attention Economy

This chapter explores the critical role of informational architecture in liberal democracy and the impact of modern communication on political discourse. The speakers discuss attentional regimes and their consequences for meaningful engagement, examining the rise of figures like Donald Trump within this context. They emphasize the need for specialized knowledge and a responsible journalistic approach in an era of information overload, reflecting on the evolution of public intellectuals and the importance of balancing intelligence with effective communication.

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