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Hyper attention is defined by our constant exposure to an overwhelming stream of information and stimuli. As users, we find ourselves endlessly scrolling through platforms like TikTok, seeking dopamine hits from each new video. This overstimulation creates an illusion of choice and freedom, yet it ultimately results in passivity. Han argues that social media platforms exploit this, manipulating our attention through predetermined algorithms that dictate our experience online. The supposed power we feel in choosing content is an illusion—one that feeds into a cycle of dependency on digital engagement without fostering true autonomy.