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The price of our attention

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Briefings

A article argues that social media platforms monetize user attention, questioning whether individuals remain truly free to choose their digital activities. It highlights a paradox where free access to platforms comes at the cost of personal time and focus, suggesting a potential loss of autonomy in an economy built on distraction.

Key points

• Social media platforms monetize user attention by selling access to their audience.
• Users pay with their time and focus, raising questions about true autonomy.

Context

The article explores the economic model of social media, where free access is exchanged for attention, questioning user autonomy in an attention economy.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single sentence without specific dates, locations, or named entities. The article does not provide data on platform revenue, user engagement metrics, or specific economic impacts.

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