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Chris Hayes Explores the Complexities of Attention in Our Digital Age

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Chris Hayes Explores the Complexities of Attention in Our Digital Age

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  • Chris Hayes reflects on his career in cable news and the challenges of holding viewers' attention.
  • The article critiques our current attention capitalism, where powerful corporations extract our focus for profit.
  • Hayes highlights the difficulty of being present with one's thoughts, as discussed by philosopher Blaise Pascal.
  • He argues that the pervasive presence of boredom drives us to seek constant distractions and entertainment.
  • Despite the onslaught of digital noise, there's a deep-seated desire in people for their attention to be captured.

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