Importance of Quality Attention over Information Consumption

The speaker's perspective has shifted towards focusing on the quality of attention given to different things, rather than just consuming information. They dismiss the 'matrix theory of the mind', which suggests that one can simply download information into the brain and immediately comprehend it. The speaker emphasizes that spending time with information, wrestling with it, and being attentive to it is crucial for drawing connections, gaining insights, and allowing something new to emerge, especially in creative work. They highlight that genuine engagement and deep attention are essential, rather than fragmented or superficial consumption of information.