#attention

Doug discusses the concept of attention spam, highlighting how those in power exploit short attention spans to evade accountability. He notes that the rapid news cycle and algorithmic feeds enable leaders to outlast negative headlines, with the public too distracted to demand answers.

Bo Burnham discusses how corporations colonize our minds by capitalizing on every free second through social media and technology. The note reflects on the intense and insightful nature of his commentary on self-esteem and the effects of phones on kids and society.