L. Michael Sacasas

L. Michael Sacasas, an author and teacher focusing on technology's societal effects, delves into the critical theme of attention. He highlights the moral significance of attentiveness in a distraction-heavy digital age, referencing thinkers like Simone Weil and Nicholas Carr. The conversation addresses how technology hampers genuine human connections and exacerbates isolation. Sacasas emphasizes the need for mindfulness, patience, and the reclaiming of our focus to cultivate meaningful relationships in today’s fragmented world.