The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: The Attention Economy and Young People
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Aug 9, 2025 Family road trips bring joy and connection, especially with tasty chicken sandwiches. The attention economy poses unique challenges for young people, from anxiety over job security to identity crises. A rapid wealth shift sparked by a meme coin illustrates new economic perceptions. The generational divide shows younger voters leaning conservative, influenced by economic realities. As technology evolves, young individuals find new paths between traditional careers and risky digital ventures, highlighting the need for digital literacy and critical thinking.
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Attention Is The New Scarcity
- Attention, not information, has become the scarce resource.
- Companies and politicians extract and monetize attention directly.
Young People Face Triple Disruption
- Young people face technological, algorithmic, and political-economic disruption that threatens traditional career paths.
- This uncertainty reshapes expectations for jobs, homeownership, and family formation.
Trump Meme Coin As Turning Point
- Donald Trump's meme coin created $60 billion in paper wealth in days through narrative alone.
- It showed attention can convert directly into monetary value, bypassing traditional production.
