The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource
by Christopher L. Hayes
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An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author and MSNBC and podcast host, a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our society “An ambitious analysis of how the trivial amusements offered by online life have degraded not only our selves but also our politics.” —New York Times “Brilliant book… Reading it has made me change the way I work and think.”—Rachel Maddow We all feel it—the distraction, the loss of focus, the addictive focus on the wrong things for too long. We bump into the zombies on their phones in the street, and sometimes... The author’s ability to manage multiple elements within the story contributes to its overall strength. Plot, character, and theme are integrated in a way that feels cohesive rather than fragmented. This integration supports a smooth and engaging narrative. The book presents its ideas in a way that feels grounded and relatable. Even abstract concepts are connected to tangible experiences, making them easier to grasp.
