The Future of Attention

The Future of Attention

The cost of connection

How tech giants profit from your privacy and attention

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Gloria Mark
Sep 27, 2024
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Recently I was looking for a small rug for the hallway of our apartment. After browsing several websites, one rug in particular caught my eye. Its harmonious blend of color, size and pattern was nearly perfect. I compared prices on other rug websites, but when I had to get back to work, I put the search on hold. But the rug hasn…

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