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[ 💭 ] Own Your Attention

Chasing Excellence

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From Slow Art to Dopamine Delights

Society is transitioning from a slow culture, where traditional forms of art and engagement thrive, to a dopamine culture characterized by instant gratification and distraction. This shift is identified through various examples: in athletics, it moves from playing a sport to simply watching it, and further to gambling on it. In music, it evolves from appreciating full albums to consuming individual tracks. This change presents daunting challenges for artists and creators, as they struggle to maintain their craft amidst an environment that increasingly favors quick, easily digestible moments over deep, meaningful experiences. The rise of dopamine culture suggests a need to reevaluate how art and creativity are valued in a fast-paced world.

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