Chris Hayes' 'The Sirens' Call' addresses the pervasive issue of distraction in modern society, highlighting how attention has transformed into a crucial commodity. He illustrates the competitive nature of various media vying for consumer attention, impacting public discourse negatively. The book offers a historical overview of this evolution, diverging from traditional warnings about excessive online engagement. While his proposed solutions for a healthier attention economy could use further development, they suggest that change is possible and this commodified reality is not the final outcome.
Public discourse is now a war of all against all for attention.
Hayes notes how fitting of a messenger he is for exploring this topic, given his role working for a cable news network.
The existing attention economy isn't our destiny.
Hayes' book describes how attention has become a commodity, with social media, websites and news outlets all competing for a limited number of eyeballs.
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