Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics
How Big Tech is Ruining Your Attention
Dec 7, 2023
Explore the negative impact of constant advertising, tricks used to grab attention, and resulting stress. Dive into the concept of attention and its history, covering its dimensions and limited nature. Discover the historical use of attention-grabbing techniques and their impact on society. Uncover the strategies used by media and technology to capture our attention and the negative consequences. Examine the effects of technology and constant distractions on our attention and how our brains are wired to seek more stimuli.
27:57
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The Attention Economy has led to increased stress levels worldwide and corporations spend billions to capture our attention using various tactics.
- Historically, attention grabbing techniques have evolved from emotions and bold visuals to sophisticated personalized methods, resulting in overstimulation and constant distractions.
Deep dives
The Attention Economy and its Impact on Mental Health
The podcast explores the concept of the Attention Economy and its effects on stress, anxiety, and mental health. The constant competition for our attention has led to an increase in stress levels worldwide. The Attention Economy is pervasive, with corporations spending billions to capture our attention using various tricks and tactics. As a result, our attentional resources are drained, making it harder to concentrate on what truly matters.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
