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by johnnyanmac 711 days ago
>How much of our societal progress and collective thought and innovation has gone to capturing attention and driving up engagement, I wonder.

trillions, easily. People wanna sell you stuff, and they will pay to get your eyeballs. doesn't matter if it's to sell you a candy bar or to enlist you into the military. Even non-profit/charities need awareness. They all need attention and engagement.