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Economic Modeling - Economists are increasingly modeling attention as a resource, similar to land, labor, and capital [1] - There are concerns regarding the treatment of attention as a resource [1]

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https://t.co/31ZmEI0BSv runs $800m annual revenue at 2.6x multiple. youtube trades at 6x, tiktok at 10x. the market still prices this as a shitter casino when they're paying creators $15.5m in 7 days to build content infrastructure. buying attention economy picks and shovels at seed valuations ...

Understanding the new economics of attention https://t.co/nrWvUEQOHH ...

"Attention at any cost" culture is speedrunning Lord of Flies on CT today.Ashamed to be associated with some of things "popular" people have put on the timeline.It's okay to keep your mouth shut...advisable even ...

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Core Argument: Technofeudalism & Attention Economy - The tech industry argues that the current digital landscape resembles technofeudalism, where big tech corporations act as "lords" and users are "serfs" providing data [2][6] - Digital platforms extract user data through interactions, converting them into behavioral patterns and predictions, similar to serfs working on fields [5][6] - User attention is the product, manipulated by algorithms to maximize engagement and profit for tech companies [8][9] Data Extraction & Algorithmic Manipulation - Platforms collect diverse data points beyond likes and follows, including engagement time, location, scrolling speed, and swiping behavior [5] - Algorithms analyze user behavior to predict future preferences and influence mood, maximizing engagement for profit [7] - Content is tailored to users, creating an illusion of choice within algorithmically filtered options [10][11] Impact on Individuals & Society - The system creates echo chambers by exposing users only to aligned ideas, hindering critical thinking [13] - Misinformation spreads rapidly due to its emotional impact, as seen in the Southport incident [13][14] - Constant engagement with short-form content can hijack attention spans, leading to exhaustion and hindering personal development [16][17] Reclaiming Control & Time - Individuals can regain control by curating their feeds and intentionally interacting with beneficial content [18] - The industry emphasizes the importance of guarding one's attention and using time wisely [17][18]

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Attention in Sales and Finance - Attention is a limited resource shaped by emotions, personal relevance, and threat/novelty [5][6] - In sales, attention is the first and fiercest battleground; salespeople must understand and adapt to the attention style of their audience [6][7] - The finance industry shapes markets with attention, using data-driven analysis and relational data to spot future trends [7][8] Gender Differences in Attention - Men and women perceive the same scene differently, with women often focusing on emotional aspects and men on factual details [11] - Men tend to use a "spotlight" approach to attention, focusing deeply and zoning out distractions, while women use a "lantern" approach, scanning the environment and multitasking [12][13] Impact of the Digital World - The digital environment hijacks attention through cognitive profiling, tracking user behavior to monetize focus [18][19] - Women tend to engage with story-based content, while men prefer task and information-based content [20] Strategies for Managing Attention - Individuals need to be aware of how and why they pay attention and practice flexibility in switching between different attention styles [21] - Embracing diversity in attention styles brings balance, innovation, and understanding [22][23]