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The Attention Economy: A Double-Edged Sword

In the age of social media, smartphones, and endless scrolling, our daily lives are increasingly shaped by what is often referred to as the attention economy. This phenomenon not only influences how we interact with the world but also how we perceive our own existence. The concept—first articulated by theoretical physicist Michael Goldhaber—suggests that in today’s digital landscape, the real scarce resource isn’t information, but attention itself.