Podcasts about Attention economy

On this episode: as part of the Watson School's programming for Brown University's Commencement and Reunion Weekend, Dean John Friedman spoke with MS NOW's Chris Hayes ‘01 about how social media and the attention economy have reshaped American politics, how politicians should react to these seismic changes in political media, and what this means for the 2026 mid-term elections and beyond. Chris Hayes is a journalist and the Emmy Award-winning anchor of “All In with Chris Hayes,” which airs weekdays at 8:00 p.m. on MS NOW. He is the anchor of the MS NOW Original podcast “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast,” and author of, most recently, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” This conversation has been edited for clarity. Watch the full, unedited conversation on our YouTube channel. Transcript coming soon to our website.

Have you ever noticed that when humans try to talk about God, awakening, truth, or the divine we almost never explain it directly? Instead, we tell stories. We say life is a battlefield. God is a shepherd. The soul is a river returning to the sea. The self is two birds sitting in the same tree. Across cultures, centuries, and spiritual traditions, mystics don't simply define the divine, they paint it. In this episode, I take you on a kind of devotional poetry slam through sacred metaphor. We'll explore passages from the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, the Psalms, and yogic philosophy to see how spiritual traditions use image, story, and symbol to help us feel our relationship with the divine. Because metaphor doesn't just help the mind understand. It gives the nervous system somewhere to rest. We'll explore:

Dopamin ist einer der stärksten neurobiologischen Antriebe unseres Gehirns - und gleichzeitig eine der größten unsichtbaren Ursachen moderner Probleme und Ablenkungen. In einer Welt voller Social Media, Smartphones und digitaler Dauerreize kämpfen viele Menschen täglich mit Konzentration, Fokus und Selbstkontrolle - und die "Attention Economy" um unsere Aufmerksamkeit. Wir greifen „nur kurz“ zum Handy und verlieren uns in Social Media, YouTube oder Netflix. Dabei geht es nicht einfach um mangelnde Disziplin, sondern um einen tief verankerten Mechanismus: Unser Gehirn ist auf kurzfristige Belohnung (Dopamin) ausgerichtet. Genau diesen Effekt nutzen Social Media Plattformen, Tech-Konzerne und die Attention Economy gezielt aus. Das Ergebnis ist eine Umgebung, die permanent um unsere Aufmerksamkeit konkurriert - durch Apps, Push-Nachrichten, Streamingdienste und algorithmisch optimierte Inhalte. Das Problem daran: Wir trainieren unbewusst genau die Muster, die langfristige Stabilität erschweren - also Reiz, dann Reaktion, dann sofortige Belohnung. Doch was bedeutet das für unsere Fähigkeit, in einer komplexen, digitalen und zunehmend unsicheren Welt klar zu denken, bewusst zu handeln und langfristig stabil zu bleiben? In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Madlen Haß – Pädagogin, Unternehmerin und Mutter über Dopamin, Dopaminsucht, digitale Ablenkung und die Frage, wie echte Selbststeuerung in einer reizüberfluteten Welt möglich ist. Wir sprechen konkret darüber: - wie Dopamin unser Verhalten im Alltag steuert - wie Social Media, Smartphones und Apps auf maximale Aufmerksamkeit optimiert sind und was das mit unserer mentalen Gesundheit macht - wie wir den Raum zwischen Reiz und Reaktion wieder vergrößern können - warum mentale Stabilität, mentale Gesundheit und Resilienz in der digitalen Welt immer wichtiger werden - und weshalb Selbststeuerung eine zentrale Zukunftskompetenz ist - für Erwachsene und Kinder gleichermaßen Wenn du verstehen willst, warum Selbstkontrolle heute weniger mit Disziplin und mehr mit psychologischer und digitaler Umgebungsgestaltung zu tun hat, ist diese Folge für dich. ___ Madlen Haß & ihre Schule findest du hier: www.schlausitz.de Schreib mir gern: post@ronnywagner.com Bei meinem Familien-Unternehmen, der Noble Metal Factory, kannst du Gold kaufen und Silber kaufen oder per Sparplan systematisch in Edelmetalle investieren - als langfristige Absicherung und zur strukturellen Krisenvorsorge mit Gold, Silber und anderen Edelmetallen. Buch dir ein kostenfreies Beratungsgespräch mit uns: www.anlage-in-gold.de Kostenfrei für dich vorab: Checkliste seriöser Edelmetallkauf & seriöse Edelmetallhändler finden: https://9ytk4f2lg57.typeform.com/to/DTKWecun Gold sicher zuhause lagern: https://9ytk4f2lg57.typeform.com/to/ZkZZgvFB Gold lagern im Hochsicherheitslager: https://9ytk4f2lg57.typeform.com/to/SbJ1JkjZ Checkliste Gold kaufen: 5 Fragen, die du dir stellen solltest, bevor du in Gold investierst: https://9ytk4f2lg57.typeform.com/to/EsJkBWUN

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor is joined by Danyel O'Connor, CEO of Umami, and Meghan Diaz, Senior Director-Produce at Sprouts Farmers Market for a Women's Roundtable discussion focused on the evolving intersection of the attention economy, food innovation, and fresh produce consumption.

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor continues the 2026 Women's Roundtable series with guests Jennie Coleman of Equifruit and Erica Manfre of South Mill Champs. The conversation explores the concept of the attention economy and its growing influence on the fresh produce industry.  

Your attention is your most valuable asset. And the world is trying to steal it every single day. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why focus is the real currency of high performers—and how distractions quietly destroy your ability to build wealth. Let's be real… Every notification… Every scroll… Every random interruption… Is pulling you away from the work that actually matters. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your focus directly impacts your income and execution How distractions drain the mental energy required to build your future Why deep work requires isolation and strict boundaries How to protect your calendar, your attention, and your vision The truth is simple: You cannot build a massive life with a distracted mind. If your phone controls your day… If the news controls your mood… If everyone else has access to your attention… You are not leading. You are reacting. The highest performers protect their focus like a fortress. They block the noise. They guard their peak hours. They create space for deep execution. Because when your attention is locked in… Your decisions get sharper. Your work gets better. And your money starts flowing in the right direction. Stop renting out your brain space to things that do not pay you back. Protect your bandwidth. Guard your vision. And lock in on the mission. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will your final thought be? In Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna gives a surprising answer: your last thought isn't something you can control in the moment — it's the result of what you've practiced thinking about your entire life. So this chapter isn't really about death — It's about attention. In this episode, I explore:

Why does modern motherhood feel so overwhelming, even when you're doing everything right?In this episode of The Night Feed, I explore the growing impact of the attention economy on mums, and why today's mothers are experiencing a level of mental load, overstimulation and pressure like never before.From endless scrolling during night feeds to constant comparison and parenting advice online, it's easy to feel like you're always “on” and never quite enough.In this episode, I cover:Why motherhood feels more mentally exhausting in the digital ageThe impact of social media on postpartum mental health and comparisonWhat the “attention economy” actually means for mumsWhy overstimulation is one of the biggest hidden struggles of motherhoodThe shift away from sharing children online and “sharenting fatigue”How to feel calmer, more present and less overwhelmedPlus:A listener story: “Baby Monitor Fail” — a toe-curling moment every mum will fear (and laugh at)A feel-good email on finding small, realistic ways to rebuild maternal self-imageThis week's trending topic: why influencers are stepping back from sharing their childrenA simple self-care tip to help quiet a busy mindIf you've ever felt overstimulated, exhausted, or like you're constantly comparing yourself to other mums online, this episode will remind you that you are not alone, and you are not failing.Because you were never meant to compete with an algorithm!Email me thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

In this episode of FHS Podcast, we talk about the attention economy of hospitality; it's no longer enough to build beautiful spaces. The real challenge is creating moments that capture attention, spark emotion, and stay with people long after they leave. Joining us is Michael Cirino, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of House of Attention, an award-winning creative studio redefining what hospitality experiences can be. With over two decades of work at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and physical space, Michael has built immersive concepts that blur the lines between dining, entertainment, art, and brand.

In the first of a two-part special Office Hours series, Scott Galloway is joined by Stanford educators and bestselling authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans to help listeners fight the attention economy, build better habits, and live more intentionally. To learn more from Bill and Dave, get their latest book How to Live a Meaningful Life at: https://designingyour.life/how-to-live-a-meaningful-life/ Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been called a new gold rush, but not of our external environment, which continues to be plundered, but of our internal environment — of our psyches. Historian of science D. Graham Burnett, one of the Friends of Attention, lays out what's at stake — and how they're organizing a movement to reclaim our attention. Please donate in support of KPFA and Against the Grain. The post Fund Drive Special: Against the Attention Economy appeared first on KPFA.

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Carlos Pereira, General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures. Listen in as they discuss why gaming has always seemed like a natural on-ramp for crypto, why Web3 gaming has struggled to break through despite major investment, and how the broader gaming market's battle for active attention has made the category even harder. They also explore how AI agents, gamified consumer apps, and prediction markets are reshaping internet-native entertainment, why game mechanics like quests, rankings, rewards, and community can drive retention across non-gaming products, and where BITKRAFT sees opportunities emerging around prediction market infrastructure and applications built on top of new consumer finance platforms.

Bestselling author, journalist, and podcast creator Jo Piazza joins Travis to break down the realities of building a career as a modern writer. From working gossip columns in New York City to publishing bestselling novels, launching hit podcasts, and navigating today's AI-driven content landscape, Jo shares the unfiltered truth about storytelling, publishing, audience building, and why creators need to think like entrepreneurs. With books published in multiple languages and millions of podcast downloads, Jo brings a candid, funny, and deeply practical perspective on making a living through creativity. On this episode we talk about: How Jo broke into journalism and built a writing career during a collapsing media industry Why mentorship and hard work still matter in creative careers The rise of self-publishing, Substack, and creator-owned audiences How AI-generated content is impacting books, publishing, and attention spans The business realities behind book deals, podcasts, and film adaptations Top 3 Takeaways If you want to be a writer or creator, start building your audience immediately instead of waiting for permission from traditional gatekeepers. Creative careers require constant adaptation — the pathway to success changes, but opportunities still exist for people willing to hustle. Owning your platform, audience, and intellectual property creates long-term leverage and financial opportunity. Notable Quotes “If you want to be a writer, you just have to be writing.” “The traditional path that was available to me is not available anymore.” “I adore writing books. It's also a job. This is what pays my mortgage.” Connect with Jo Piazza: Instagram: @JoPiazzaAuthor Website: Jo Piazza Official Website Newsletter: Over the Influence Podcast: Under the Influence Podcast A Word from our Sponsor:Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been called a new gold rush, but not of our external environment, which continues to be plundered, but of our internal environment — of our psyches. Historian of science D. Graham Burnett, one of the Friends of Attention, lays out what's at stake — and how they're organizing a movement to reclaim our attention. The post Fund Drive Special: Against the Attention Economy appeared first on KPFA.

Send us Fan MailNonprofit storytelling strategy for donor engagement starts with clarity—not more content. If your organization is struggling to connect with donors, volunteers, or even your own board, the issue may not be effort—it's alignment.In this sparkling conversation, Marivi Bryant, Founder and President of Home Agency, shares how nonprofits can transform storytelling into a strategic business tool that drives engagement, trust, and action. Instead of chasing tactics, she explains why organizations must first define their core pillars and communicate a consistent, authentic message.“If they don't understand what you stand for, then it's very difficult to feel connected to you.” That insight cuts to the heart of a major challenge across the sector—nonprofits are often doing incredible work, but their messaging is fragmented, diluted, or unclear.Through real-world examples, including a case study involving mission confusion at a well-known organization, Marivi highlights how inconsistent messaging can lead to misunderstanding—even when impact is strong. The solution? Focus, discipline, and a willingness to say no. As she puts it, “We can't be everything for everyone—we need to figure out what our pillars are.”This conversation also explores how to:Use storytelling to strengthen top-of-funnel awarenessAlign internal teams and boards around a unified messageLeverage owned channels like email and social media for measurable engagementBalance data and narrative without losing authenticityFor nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and marketers, this learning session offers a clear operational takeaway: before you measure impact, before you scale outreach, you must clarify what you stand for! 00:00:00 Introduction to Storytelling Strategy 00:03:30 Why Nonprofits Struggle with Messaging Clarity 00:05:20 The Sales Funnel Applied to Nonprofits 00:06:30 Case Study: Confusion from Poor Messaging 00:08:20 Tactics vs Strategy in Storytelling 00:10:40 Competing in the Attention Economy 00:12:20 Authenticity and Brand Alignment 00:14:40 “Everything for Everyone” Problem 00:17:00 Measuring Engagement with Owned Channels 00:19:00 Aligning Programs Under One Brand 00:21:00 Who Owns Messaging in a Nonprofit? 00:23:00 Internal Communication and Board Alignment Find us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

In this special episode of Marketing People Love, I sit down with Sean Klitzner, the creative force behind billions of views and co-creator of Beast Games. Together, we unpack what it really takes to win attention in today's world, why great content isn't about short vs. long but about earning time, and how a "why not?" mindset leads to massive breakthroughs. From producing under extreme pressure to helping scale the MrBeast empire, Sean shares lessons on storytelling, obsession, and building content people actually care about. If you want to understand the future of marketing and attention, this episode is for you.

Visit our Patreon I'm joined by Darren to discuss Euphoria season 3 episode 2, focusing on themes of late-stage capitalism, hustle culture, performance, and the commodification of sex, including Cassie's OnlyFans storyline, Ru's strip-club arc and the shady “rehab,” Maddy's ambitions as a would-be manager, Jules' new kept-woman arrangement, and Nate's wealth-scam/debt pressure alongside scenes with his father (Eric Dane). We compare Euphoria's bleak take on online sex work with Apple TV+'s Margot's Got Money Trouble, including its three-episode drop and a more communal, creator-focused view of OnlyFans. We also touch on audience reactions and controversy, tease Euphoria's upcoming wedding episode, share thoughts on Beef season 2 through four episodes, and plug our newly launched Patreon. Darren gets homework to watch HBO's Half Man (from Baby Reindeer's creator). Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:36 Late Capitalism Themes 01:15 Margot Show First Impressions 03:50 Apple Release Strategy 05:28 OnlyFans Two Perspectives 10:07 Euphoria Ratings Talk 13:26 Episode Two Reactions 15:58 Cast Highlights and Performances 19:46 Wedding Tease and The Drama 24:42 Attention Economy and Scams 31:36 Patreon Announcement 32:22 Western Gold Rush Metaphor 34:19 Maddie as Manager 35:34 Maddy's Hustle Era 36:28 Euphoria's Moral Trolliness 37:24 Sydney Sweeney Image Games 40:39 Strip Club Plot and Shady Rehab 44:35 Rue and Jules Reunion 48:30 Everyone's Not the Bad Guy 50:53 Lexi as Moral Compass 53:22 Cal's Scene and Eric Dane 56:03 Beef Season Two Check In 01:02:53 New HBO Series Half Man 01:05:21 Wrap Up and Next Week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Death to the Corporate Video, Guy Bauer breaks down four major B2B video trends shaping 2026, and what they actually mean for marketers trying to stand out. From the rise of AI-written scripts (and why they're making everything feel painfully average) to the explosion of Apple-style product launch videos, Guy unpacks how sameness is creeping back into B2B, and how you can use that to your advantage. He also dives into why vertical video is no longer optional and why every company is rapidly becoming a media company, whether they like it or not. Finally, he tackles a surprising shift: creativity in B2B has officially gone mainstream. That's the good news. The bad news? You can't win just by being “different” anymore. If you're trying to punch above your weight, capture attention, and avoid blending into a sea of safe, forgettable content—this episode is your playbook.

You can watch two people look at the same video of the Minneapolis shooting and come to completely opposite conclusions about what happened. Why? Because their brains — literally — were looking at different parts of the screen. That's selective perception. And once Dr. Jay Van Bavel explained it to me, I couldn't stop seeing it everywhere. In my feed. In my family. In myself. Jay is one of the top 1% of researchers in the world — not my words, that's Clarivate — and a professor of psychology and neuroscience at NYU. His research has been cited by the US Supreme Court, the Senate, and the World Health Organization. And in this conversation, he did not let me off the hook. Neither will you. We went deep on why our brains are not built for social media, how AI is becoming a full-time confirmation bias machine, what's actually happening to democracy right now, and — I promise there's a reason to keep listening — one genuinely hopeful hack backed by hard data that can lower your polarization by 25%. In this episode, you'll learn: Why two people can watch the exact same video and reach opposite conclusions — and it's not about intelligence or bad faith How AI chatbots are 50% more sycophantic than actual humans — and what that's doing to your relationships and your politics What the research actually says about Trump's approval drop and the role of "apolitical" influencers in shifting minds The one social media move backed by a clinical study that can reduce your polarization by 25% in a single month — and keep it lower for a full year Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/-upTCa6s7oc Resources & Links Mentioned: Dr. Jay Van Bavel's Substack: The Power of Us NYU Center for Conflict and Cooperation: nyu.edu The Power of Us (book) by Jay Van Bavel & Dominic Packer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/ Website: https://allisonhare.com Book a free podcast clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

**About this episode** What if everything you've been spending on digital marketing isn't an investment — but a tax? Nick Richtsmeier, founder of CultureCraft, joins Marco Ciappelli for a Brand Highlight that cuts straight to the root of why so many organizations feel stuck: not a marketing problem, but an alignment problem. Nick introduces the concept of the Silicon Valley tax — the ongoing cost most organizations pay to platforms that have no real incentive to show them what's working. He challenges the "attention economy" framing, arguing that what's actually being bought and sold is addictive behavior engineered by the algorithm. And he offers a different path: building trust in a humanist way, grounded in real alignment across culture, organizational design, positioning, point of view, and core community. The result is a conversation about brands — but really about integrity. About whether what an organization says and what it does are actually the same thing. And about why asking marketing to be the "sin eater" for every internal dysfunction is a strategy that will always come up short. **Connect with Nick Richtsmeier** [Nick Richtsmeier on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickrichtsmeier/) [CultureCraft](http://www.culturecraft.com) [CultureCraft on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturecraftconsulting/) **Connect with Marco & Studio C60** [Marco Ciappelli on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-ciappelli) [Studio C60](https://www.studioc60.com) [ITSPmagazine](https://www.itspmagazine.com) **Keywords** brand strategy, organizational culture, trust building, marketing strategy, CultureCraft, Nick Richtsmeier, Silicon Valley tax, attention economy, algorithmic economy, brand alignment, digital marketing, humanist branding, organizational design, Trust Made Growth, sin eater marketing, brand highlight, Studio C60, ITSPmagazine, Marco Ciappelli **Want to tell your story?** [Full Length Brand Story] (https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full) |  [Brand Spotlight Story](https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight) |  [Brand Highlight Story](https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight) This is a Brand Highlight — a ~5 min intro conversation spotlighting the guest and their company.  Learn more: [studioc60.com/creation#highlight](https://www.studioc60.com/creation#highlight) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about the omnipresent "Attention Economy" and all of its many iterations. What is it, and how is it negatively affecting us and our art? Is there even a way to use it to our advantage? Preston talks about a good strategy being to always shoot for authenticity in everything that we do. These are just some of the ideas and questions covered in this episode and we hope that it at least provides you with some food for thought. Enjoy!For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pmsartwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or follow him on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pmsartwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (social media everywhere @pmsartwork). You can also now subscribe to his YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/pmsartwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you would like to donate to the podcast to keep it going strong, you can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pmsartwork.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Living Artist makes the top of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible Blog's List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Best Art Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen to For Artists! Check it!Thrilled to announce that ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork Archive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ just included The Living Artist on their list of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Best Art Podcasts of 2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check it out.Excited that ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Agora Group International Fine Art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ included The Living Artist on its list of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Best Art Podcasts To Listen To⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (coming in at #5).Huge thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feedspot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for choosing The Living Artist for their list of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Top 70 Art Podcasts You Must Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It is a huge honor to have made this amazing list (coming in at #18) with so many other wonderful podcasts. Big thank you to Feedspot! You can check out this list and more of Feedspot at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/art_podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The Living Artist makes the top of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Best 100 Art Of Living Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Million Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Podcast theme music: "Music by Jason Shaw on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audionautix.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

I don't know about you, but I find the cereal aisle to be a pretty wondrous place.  We're all probably pretty used to it, but just imagine the cereal aisle from the perspective of a person who has never seen it before. It's a lot. I mean, how do you pick a cereal when you don't know what each of them has to offer.  Of course, this is where marketing comes in.  Marketing is that thing that tries to connect us with products, services, organizations, and every other matter of thing that is trying to get our attention. In the Attention Economy, that's a tall ask. The Attention Economy refers to how human attention is a scarce resource and can be traded for profit. The key point here is it is a ‘scarce resource,' and one that is only getting more scarce. As an educator, I know this very well. We only have so much attention to give, and there is more and more that is competing for it.  Marketers have a much harder job, but luckily for them they have more tools at their disposal to help. The trick is how to best use them. Today's guest on Experience by Design is Lisa Cole, Chief Marketing, Product, and AI Officer (or CMPAIO) of the company 2X. She also is the author of the just released book The Limitless CMO). She also is the author of the books “Brand Gravity” and “The Revenue Ramp.”  We talk about how growing up she was the kid that always tried to take things apart to see how they worked. That translates very well to exploring how AI can be leveraged for marketing today, digging into it and seeing how it works in order to capitalize on its abilities in the Attention Economy.  We discuss how we need to spend more time learning than just doing, finding ways to do things differently than before if we want to stand out from the noise. Lisa highlights the importance of reimagining workflows and tasks before applying AI to optimize outcomes and prevent inaccuracies. Afterall, the product produced through the use of a tool is always dependent on the skill of the person using it. Lisa's new book shows how marketing leaders can overcome constraints through three key levers: running marketing like a business, leveraging outsource models, and adopting AI. We also discuss the relationship between sales and marketing, and how many companies continue to make it harder to buy when they finally get your attention.  Finally, Lisa shares how she used an AI-based tool to interview her on long drives to help her generate ideas for her book.  In this new era of attention competition, there is a lot to learn to make people aware of our presence, and this conversation is a great place to start no matter what you are marketing. Even cereal. Lisa Cole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacole01/ 2X Marketing: https://2x.marketing/ “The Limitless CMO”: https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-CMO-Transform-Order-Taking-Market-Making-ebook/dp/B0GSCXR8HM

In this episode, MichaelAaron Flicker and Richard Shotton speak with Karen Nelson-Field about why attention has become one of the most important metrics in modern advertising. They explore how attention differs from reach, what drives it across channels, and how brands can plan media more effectively by focusing on real human engagement.

“Empowerment.”It's the most overused word in one of the most uncomfortable conversations in America—and almost nobody stops to ask what it actually means.Tonight, we do.This episode follows a documented, repeatable pipeline affecting transgender youth across the country:➡️ Family rejection➡️ Housing instability➡️ Employment barriers➡️ Financial desperation➡️ Entry into the sex economyAnd then we layer in what changed everything:

We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!The Attention Economy is not a mandate for viral moments and six-second social clips. Long-form storytelling captures more attention, engagement and potential activation than fleeting moments of marketing distraction. Join Shelley and Bill Neff, Head of Marketing at Yeti, as they pull back the curtain on why one of the most admired consumer brands in America has built its empire by doing the opposite of what the Attention Economy demands. Yeti takes the long view in building its hunt-and-fish brand into a global lifestyle icon without losing its relevance. Yeti's is also a contrarian when it comes to its partnership and acquisition strategy. Bill reveals that Yeti partners for life. It is also disciplined in its approach to international expansion where Yeti's 16 percent international growth is proof that listening to local markets and responding accordingly is strengthening its global consumer engagement. Listen and learn how Yeti's philosophy is human-centric, trusting its ambassadors, communities, and outliers to tell the brand's stories.Special Guest: Bill Neff, Head of Marketing, YetiFor more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com, where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and other retail industry experts, and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

AGENDA: 00:00 — Anthropic's Monster Month: 6 Billion in February Revenue 04:30 — The "Claude Mythos" Leak: 10 Trillion Parameters 11:50 — OpenAI Kills "Sora": A Massive Strategic Own Goal? 14:30 — OpenAI Hits $100M in Ads: Why OpenAI Must Make Ads Work 20:50 — Masa Son's $40BN Bridge Loan: Investing More Into OpenAI 21:50 — Cybersecurity Stocks Tank: Is the Anthropic Panic Justified? 27:10 — The Golden Age of Cyber: Why AI Agents are a "Golden Goose" for Security 31:30 — Gross vs. Net: The Truth Behind AI Revenue Accounting 34:50 — The "Vibe Coding" Era: Reselling Tokens and Triple-Counting ARR 41:00 — Oura Going Public & Whoop Raises $500M at $10BN Valuation 49:50 — Epic Games Layoffs: The Reality of the Attention Economy 52:40 — The Manus Scandal: Founders Trapped in China After Meta Deal 59:00 — The Billionaire Tax: Why the Golden Geese are Leaving California 01:03:20 — Do VCs Actually Add Value? The Ron Conway vs. Matthew Prince Spat

Sol LuckmanRecently, on the heels of over decades of relative success as an indie author, I was having a conversation with a friend about the increasing difficulty of selling books in today's hypersatured attention economy.I pointed out that compared to traditional or even POD publishing, it's possible to earn much more with fewer sales by offering one's work on a platform such as Substack.Case in point. Roughly two and a half years ago, I published the far-from-mainstream ebook of THE WORLD CULT & YOU exclusively here. You can see the approximated revenue since that time in the accompanying screenshot.The ebook of THE WORLD CULT & YOU (to say nothing of the audiobook) easily outperformed industry norms for other ways of publishing and did so without any of the following:• Book ads• Paid promotion• Influencer recommendations• Public reviewsThat means the figure in the above screenshot is pure profit from a single “fringe” ebook that would have had a hard time competing for mind share and wallet spend on Amazon—even in the (unlikely) case it managed to escape censorship or shadow banning. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

In this episode of The Mohua Show, singer and actress Tia Bajpai reflects on the journey of constantly reinventing herself across music, television, and cinema — and the courage it takes to start over again and again.Tia shares what it meant to leave home at a young age to pursue her dreams, navigate the unpredictability of the entertainment industry, and evolve as an artist while staying true to her identity. She also speaks about her entry into Bollywood through Haunted 3D, her connection with the horror genre, and why horror audiences remain some of the most loyal viewers in cinema.The conversation also explores the deeper challenges facing artists today — from shrinking attention spans and algorithm-driven content to the pressure of constantly staying visible in a fast-moving digital world.In this episode, we discuss:• The courage it takes to reinvent yourself as an artist• How Tia Bajpai entered Bollywood through Haunted 3D• Why horror films are often underestimated in India• The loyalty of horror audiences and what makes the genre powerful• Why the film industry sometimes underestimates audience intelligence• How social media algorithms shape the kind of content we consume• The challenge of being a serious artist in the age of viral content• Why saying “no” and protecting self-respect matters in creative careersWhat this episode is really about:The realities of pursuing art and identity in a constantly changing world.Not just the story of an actor or singer.But deeper questions about:• Reinvention and personal growth• Artistic integrity in a digital era• The relationship between audiences and creators• Staying authentic while navigating fame, expectations, and algorithmsIf you're interested in creativity, cinema, music, the evolving entertainment industry, and the challenges artists face today, this episode offers both perspective and insight.

Are Megachurches, Christian Influencers, and Artificial Intelligence Breaking the Church?   This week on the Good Faith podcast, Katelyn Beaty joins host Curtis Chang to confront the church's growing addiction to celebrity culture, asking how celebrity pastors, megachurch platforms, and AI are changing the way Christians are formed. Curtis even asks Katelyn to evaluate whether his public persona and the Good Faith platform risk becoming part of the very problem they're critiquing. If faith is becoming more online, more branded, and less embodied, this conversation asks the hard question: what happens to authentic Christian community, spiritual growth, and discipleship when personality starts to outrun the way of Jesus?   02:06 - Defining Persona vs. Fame 04:14 - Embodied Relationships vs. Platform 05:17 - Curtis's Personal Experience with Platform 09:56 - Dangers of Platform Culture for the Church 14:27 - Curtis's Dilemma: Content vs. Persona 17:58 - Navigating Platform Tensions as a Christian Leader 20:09 - Case Studies: Celebrity Gone Wrong and Right 25:34 - Community and Spiritual Formation Beyond Megachurches  30:10 - Technology, Evangelicals, and the Attention Economy 33:00 - AI and the Future of Persona and Platform  36:12 - Final Hope: Embodied, Material Christian Life   Take the Listener Survey Sign up for The After Party Sign up for The Good List     Mentioned in This Episode: More about Katelyn Beaty Katelyn Beaty's Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church TIME: The True Story Behind the FX Documentary Series The Secrets of Hillsong  Christianity Today's podcast: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill New York Times: How the Willow Creek Church Scandal Has Stunned the Evangelical World More about Eugene Peterson Curtis Chang's The Anxiety Opportunity     More From Katelyn Beaty: Katelyn Beaty's Substack The Beaty Beat  Katelyn Beaty's podcast Saved by the City Katelyn Beaty's A Woman's Place Participant Guide: A Bible Study Exploring Every Woman's Call to Work     Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

If you've been feeling stuck or uninspired—whether in your personal practice or your teaching—this episode is for you. I'm sharing how I've reignited my own creativity over the years, not by pushing harder, but by allowing myself to breathe in new experiences. From Da Vinci to Mirabai, from Einstein's violin to the poetry of Lalla, I'll take you on a journey that reveals the true source of inspiration—and how you can access it again (and again). Here's what I'll explore:

In this conversation, Emily sits down with Jenny Odell — artist and author of "Saving Time" and "How to Do Nothing" — to explore the importance of reclaiming our attention and time in a digital age. We explore how "learning" is becoming a lost art (and what to do about that),   experience and the role of technology in shaping our lives. From years of observation, research and her own study, Jenny brings a world-changing perspective to how we find our freedom from the forces that pull to commodify and measure every minute and relationship in our lives. In this episode, we discuss: The moment at summer camp that shaped how Jenny thinks about learning, presence, and attention How we can retain human agency in a world constantly fighting for our attention The historical roots of "productivity culture" and how it lives on today The role of language in shaping our relationship to time What the "attention economy" is and the impact it is having Why people sitting in a circle might be "the highest form of human existence" The nuance beneath the statement "the internet is bad" Why repair cafes, cooperatives, and habitat restoration projects point toward the world we're trying to build inside the one we're currently in  Resources & Links Connect with Jenny at her website, www.jennyodell.com, on instagram https://www.instagram.com/jennitaur/ or on Mastadon https://social.coop/@jennitaur/ Check out her books How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy , Inhabiting Negative Space  and Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock  Also mentioned in this episode: iNaturalist, Mastodon, The Repair Cafe movement, Vivarium (2019 film),  An Immense World by Ed Yong  Bring this conversation into practice: Join The Third Space, a practice prayer and play space to bring these visions to life with other "revillagers" who are tending to their communities IRL. Learn more or sign up here: www.revillagingmama.com/offers#thethirdspace To stay in touch: Follow This Is How We Care on Instagram  Send an email to Emily at emily@thisishowwecare.com  Read the transcript over at  thisishowwecare.com  

Why does it feel harder than ever to focus?In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider explore the hidden forces competing for your attention and why many people today feel mentally scattered, reactive, and drained.Modern technology, constant notifications, and the pressure to always stay connected have created an environment where attention is constantly pulled in different directions. What most people experience as a personal struggle with focus is often the result of living in an attention economy designed to capture and monetize your awareness.Jon and Will explain why attention is one of the most valuable assets we possess and why learning to direct it intentionally is essential for leadership, performance, and well-being.The conversation introduces the philosophy behind Focus Now Training, a system designed to help individuals train attention like a skill. Rather than relying on motivation or discipline alone, the practice focuses on strengthening awareness, recognizing distraction, and returning attention to what matters most.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why focus feels harder than ever in the modern world• How the attention economy competes for your awareness• Why attention is the foundation of leadership and decision-making• How distraction affects stress, productivity, and relationships• Practical ways to begin strengthening focus in daily lifeIf you've ever found yourself constantly checking your phone, jumping between tasks, or feeling mentally exhausted despite being busy, this conversation offers a new perspective on why it happens and what you can do about it.Training your attention may be the most important skill you develop.Subscribe to Your Thursday Three Things — practical focus tools connected to each week's episode.Free and deep-dive versions available:https://newsletter.focusnowtraining.comOr text MTM to 33777 and we'll send the link straight to you.Join the Men Talking Mindfulness team at the 2026 Spartan Race and take mindfulness into real-world challenge. This is about grit, presence, and brotherhood under pressure. Learn more and join the team here:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2026More episodes & resources:https://mentalkingmindfulness.comMental fitness & coaching with Will:https://willnotfear.comBook Jon to speak with your team:https://jonmacaskill.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who's trying to lead without losing himself.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Send a textIn this episode of Unscripted: A Calm Take on the Double Standard, I explore the strange dynamic of the attention economy online—where some forms of visibility are celebrated while others are condemned.  After seeing a viral post framing one woman as more “worthy” of attention than another, I started thinking about the deeper contradiction in how we talk about empowerment, objectification, and respect for women. Why do some expressions of visibility get applauded while others are shamed? And what role do audience reactions — especially from men and parents— play in shaping that narrative. This episode isn't about attacking anyone. It's about stepping back and asking a quieter question: are we being consistent in the standards we claim to care about? Thanks for listening to Unscripted: A Calm Take on the Double Standard.These conversations aren't about telling you what to think. They're about slowing down and looking at things from a different angle.If you enjoyed the episode, follow the show and share it with someone who appreciates calm conversations in a loud world.And remember, visibility isn't the same thing as worth

In this episode of The Marvyn Harrison Podcast, we unpack one uncomfortable question: is the internet killing love? From religion and existential doubt to seasonal depression, trauma bonding, toxic relationship dynamics, and the rise of online healing culture, this conversation goes deep into how modern life is reshaping intimacy.We explore:Why social media amplifies heartbreakThe difference between passion and trauma bondingWhether peace is the same as silenceThe mental health impact of winter and isolationWhy so many people feel disconnected despite being constantly onlineWhether faith still offers structure in a chaotic worldHow masculinity and femininity narratives are shiftingThis isn't surface-level relationship advice. It's a real conversation about connection, loneliness, identity, healing, and responsibility in modern culture.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Do You Actually Believe in God? 05:12 — Leaving Religion Without Losing Meaning 12:40 — The Existential Void After Faith 18:03 — Who Do You Call When You're Not Okay? 22:45 — Peace vs Quiet: The Big Misunderstanding 27:52 — Is The Internet Designed To Break Relationships? 31:49 — Love Or Emotional Addiction? 35:01 — Trauma Bonding Explained 42:30 — Are We Addicted To Being Broken? 50:18 — The Attention Economy & Pain 58:44 — Therapy, AI & Healing Culture 01:07:11 — Seeing Your Parents As Humans 01:16:20 — Masculinity, Accountability & Modern Love 01:24:55 — Choosing Love Instead Of Needing ItWelcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textWhat if the business model of the world's most powerful companies could be summarised in five words? Steal your life. Sell it.That's not a metaphor. That's what happens every time you open Instagram, scroll TikTok, or double-tap your way through another hour of your existence.In this episode, I sit down with Steve Puri — a man with a genuinely unusual vantage point. Former senior executive at DreamWorks and Fox. Part of the visual effects team on Independence Day, which won the Academy Award. Three startups, $20 million raised, and one successful exit. He has seen Hollywood from the inside, Silicon Valley from the inside, and he is not pulling any punches.We get into what the shareholder calls actually say versus what Mark Zuckerberg tells Congress. We talk about the neurochemistry of endless scrolling and why the best behavioural economists and casino designers in the world have been hired specifically to keep you on the app longer. And we talk about what you can do instead — including the science of flow state and Steve's own platform built to help people do their best work and get their lives back.This one has a lot in it.

At SocialPacific 2025 in North Vancouver, Charlie Grinnell, Co-CEO of RightMetric, joins guest host Rachel Thexton to break down the uncomfortable truth about modern marketing.Charlie explains why most brands operate on assumptions, not evidence, and why “looking before you leap” is no longer optional. From ego and institutional bias to blind faith in performance marketing, he challenges marketers to stop guessing and start triangulating the truth using real external data.The conversation explores attention economics, content engineering, and why in a saturated digital world, creativity without context is just expensive guesswork.Thanks to TAKT, the editors and producers of the SocialPacific 2025 series.

It's been called a new gold rush, but not of our external environment, which continues to be plundered, but of our internal environment — of our psyches. Historian of science D. Graham Burnett, one of the Friends of Attention, lays out what's at stake — and how they're organizing a movement to reclaim our attention. The post Fund Drive Special: Fighting the Attention Economy appeared first on KPFA.

Why clarity and authenticity matter more than ever in modern communication.Clear communication in the age of likes, LLMs, and constant noise isn't about talking more. For Nick Thompson, it's about being unmistakably clear and unmistakably yourself.Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired, has spent his career shaping stories that hold attention. “Clear beats clever,” he says, stressing that authenticity and specificity are what make messages land. “If you can get across what you're really trying to say— if you can say it honestly, specifically, and ideally briefly—that's good. And if you can say it in a way that feels like you, that's great.”Beyond journalism, Thompson is an elite marathon runner, ranking among the top competitive runners in the world, an identity that, for him, isn't separate from writing or leadership but deeply connected to it. “[Running] has taught me all kinds of habits of mind and discipline and pacing,” he says, “There are all kinds of lessons from the sport that apply to my business life.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Thompson joins host Matt Abrahams to share how great communicators craft “sticky” ideas without chasing soundbites. From practical editorial tests to the importance of editing, structure, and authenticity, Thompson offers a roadmap for communication that doesn't just get noticed but lasts.Episode Reference Links:Nick ThompsonNick's Book: The Running GroundEp.183 Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:10) - Good Communication in the Modern Day (04:52) - Finding Your Authentic Voice (05:59) - The Power of Editing (07:43) - Reading Your Writing Out Loud (09:36) - How to Create “Sticky” Content (10:58) - AI's Role in Journalism & Communication (13:01) - Using AI in Daily Life (13:45) - Running As Meditation (17:22) - What Running Teaches About Simplicity (18:57) - The Final Three Questions (23:15) - Conclusion  ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is sponsored by Grammarly. Let Grammarly take the busywork off your plate so you can focus on high-impact work. Download Grammarly for free today Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Join Ian Carroll and Alec for a live TWF member Q&A on March 12th. Become a member hereThis episode was recorded prior to the recent Epstein Files release.The mass media have been hiding a lot of things from us, and it's probably worse than you thought…In this episode, I'm joined by Ian Carroll & Chris Crutchfield for a wide-ranging conversation on how modern systems shape perception, behavior, and control. Ian breaks down how banks, asset managers, and corporate structures exert influence not through headlines, but through incentive design and financial leverage. He shares how questioning COVID narratives, financial corruption, and media overload led him to trace power through banking, corporate ownership, and information flows rather than political theater.Chris brings a complementary systems-level perspective, connecting money, energy, trust structures, and dynastic power across history. He reframes currency as current, attention as leverage, and technology as an amplifier of unresolved incentives. Together, we examine why scandals like Epstein distract from deeper networks, how controlled opposition and algorithmic feeds fracture reality, and why humility matters in an era of mass formation and information warfare.This conversation isn't about picking sides. It's about learning how to see the machinery clearly, without letting it claim your identity, attention, or sovereignty.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[09:40] Secret societies and old money families: the power structures that leave money trails[21:56] Currency as electrical energy, human bodies as current, and banking's trust-based control system[39:09] Controlled opposition, COINTELPRO tactics, and verifying information by fruits not trees [52:32] How algorithms control perception, create false realities, and trap you in identity labels[01:10:45] The social media paradox, finding community through devices, and humanity's infant stage with technology[01:24:47] Protecting authenticity over access: why Binder Gate chose influencers over real journalists[01:45:32] Why Charlie Kirk's assassination is the most important story in the world right now[01:57:33] JD Vance as technocratic camp's unwitting front man and the Truman Show presidency[02:20:11] How government biofield manipulation and MK Ultra tactics created the perfect patsy[02:44:26] Maduro's capture with microwave weapons, DOD bio-widgets in every American, and ICE tyranny theater[03:05:48] Vegas shooting blacked out, MBS assassination attempt, and the flip about who really does evilRelated The Way Forward Episodes:Debunking All the Myths About Slavery, Civil Rights, MLK & Ku Klux Klan with Chad O. Jackson | YouTubeThe Biofield & The Internet of Psyops with Chris Crutchfield | YouTubeResources Mentioned:Ian Carroll on America's Deadliest Mass Shooting and Unanswered Questions They Don't Want You to Ask | YouTubeThe Great Unlearn | WebsiteLearn more from Ian and Chris:Ian Carroll | WebsiteIan Carroll | XSixSeven | InstagramSixSeven | YouTubeFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waivedRMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore here

What if thinking about death wasn't morbid—but liberating? In this conversation, Elena Brower (author of "Hold Nothing") and I get real about turning 40, 50, and beyond. We talk about why ego dissolution might be the greatest gift of aging, how meditation is actually an act of service to others, and why certainty is killing your relationships. Elena shares why she's ready to let all her accomplishments dissolve, the difference between prayer and meditation (spoiler: maybe there isn't one), and a simple exhale practice that serves humanity. This isn't your typical "graceful aging" conversation. It's about ruthlessly re-prioritizing, slowing down radically, and preparing for death in the most relaxed way possible. In this episode: Why "I'm half-dead" is the most freeing thought you can have The invisible gift your meditation practice gives everyone around you How sitting still helps your kids solve their own problems Why knowing everything makes you terrible company A breathing practice you can do right now to serve humanity

Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This week's tech roundtable takes on wild new frontiers and everyday security headaches with insight and a bit of irreverence. More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine Anthropic and OpenAI release dueling AI models on the same day in an escalating rivalry Sam Altman says Anthropic's Super Bowl spot is 'dishonest' about ChatGPT ads, but he agrees it's funny Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 uncovers 500 zero-day flaws in open-source code Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street A New Gilded Age: Big Tech goes on a $600 billion AI spending splurge Hidden Cameras in Chinese Hotels Are Livestreaming Guests To Thousands of Telegram Subscribers AI-generated ads hit the Super Bowl SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer Western Digital Plots a Path To 140 TB Hard Drives Using Vertical Lasers and 14-Platter Designs A Crisis comes to Wordle: Reusing old words The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set Dave Farber Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Larry Magid, Mike Elgan, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT meter.com/twit trustedtech.team/twitCSS zscaler.com/security

Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This week's tech roundtable takes on wild new frontiers and everyday security headaches with insight and a bit of irreverence. More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine Anthropic and OpenAI release dueling AI models on the same day in an escalating rivalry Sam Altman says Anthropic's Super Bowl spot is 'dishonest' about ChatGPT ads, but he agrees it's funny Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 uncovers 500 zero-day flaws in open-source code Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street A New Gilded Age: Big Tech goes on a $600 billion AI spending splurge Hidden Cameras in Chinese Hotels Are Livestreaming Guests To Thousands of Telegram Subscribers AI-generated ads hit the Super Bowl SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer Western Digital Plots a Path To 140 TB Hard Drives Using Vertical Lasers and 14-Platter Designs A Crisis comes to Wordle: Reusing old words The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set Dave Farber Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Larry Magid, Mike Elgan, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT meter.com/twit trustedtech.team/twitCSS zscaler.com/security

Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This week's tech roundtable takes on wild new frontiers and everyday security headaches with insight and a bit of irreverence. More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine Anthropic and OpenAI release dueling AI models on the same day in an escalating rivalry Sam Altman says Anthropic's Super Bowl spot is 'dishonest' about ChatGPT ads, but he agrees it's funny Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 uncovers 500 zero-day flaws in open-source code Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street A New Gilded Age: Big Tech goes on a $600 billion AI spending splurge Hidden Cameras in Chinese Hotels Are Livestreaming Guests To Thousands of Telegram Subscribers AI-generated ads hit the Super Bowl SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer Western Digital Plots a Path To 140 TB Hard Drives Using Vertical Lasers and 14-Platter Designs A Crisis comes to Wordle: Reusing old words The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set Dave Farber Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Larry Magid, Mike Elgan, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT meter.com/twit trustedtech.team/twitCSS zscaler.com/security

Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This week's tech roundtable takes on wild new frontiers and everyday security headaches with insight and a bit of irreverence. More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine Anthropic and OpenAI release dueling AI models on the same day in an escalating rivalry Sam Altman says Anthropic's Super Bowl spot is 'dishonest' about ChatGPT ads, but he agrees it's funny Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 uncovers 500 zero-day flaws in open-source code Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street A New Gilded Age: Big Tech goes on a $600 billion AI spending splurge Hidden Cameras in Chinese Hotels Are Livestreaming Guests To Thousands of Telegram Subscribers AI-generated ads hit the Super Bowl SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer Western Digital Plots a Path To 140 TB Hard Drives Using Vertical Lasers and 14-Platter Designs A Crisis comes to Wordle: Reusing old words The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set Dave Farber Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Larry Magid, Mike Elgan, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT meter.com/twit trustedtech.team/twitCSS zscaler.com/security

Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses the global disruption rocking the video game industry, connecting the headlines (layoffs, studio closures, and delayed releases) to the deeper structural shifts (rising development costs, investor pressure, market saturation, and the evolution of monetization from premium sales to live services and in-game purchases). Why did so many companies cut jobs even as blockbuster games kept shipping? Is the "games-as-a-service" model reaching a breaking point, or just entering a tougher, more sustainable phase? What happens when thousands of new titles flood digital storefronts every year, and attention becomes the scarcest resource? And as mobile, AAA, indie, and esports collide in the same attention economy, who is best positioned to survive, and what does the next era of gaming look like for creators, players, and investors?Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comSupport the show

Are we getting smarter — or just more wired?In this 15-minute episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, we explore the attention economy and what constant screens, algorithm-driven platforms, and AI-generated content may be doing to the way the next generation learns, focuses, and thinks.This isn't a political argument or a technology takedown. It's a practical, thoughtful conversation about:What “cognitive strength” really means — attention, memory, and executive functionHow modern platforms compete for engagement rather than understandingWhy focus and deep thinking matter in a free societyThe role of families, schools, and communities in protecting attention and character in a digital worldThis episode is about choice, responsibility, and resilience in an age of endless distraction.We're in this together, folks. Believe it. For the Republic! Cheers. #TheRightSide #DougBillings #AttentionEconomy #DigitalWellbeing #Podcast #CriticalThinking #Education #Culture Support the show

In this episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, Doug explores a question sitting beneath today's biggest headlines: who really gets the final say when things go wrong?From America's decision to step away from the World Health Organization, to a Supreme Court case that could reshape the relationship between the President and the Federal Reserve, to the digital systems shaping how the next generation thinks and focuses, this is a wide-angle conversation about sovereignty in the modern age.This episode examines how authority flows through institutions, how accountability and independence create tension in a constitutional republic, and why attention, cognition, and culture may be as important to America's future as law, economics, and national security.Support the show

Forrest and Dr. Rick explore how well-intentioned self-help advice can drift away from science under the incentives of the attention economy, where overclaiming, alarmist framing, and “this one simple trick” outperforms nuance. They talk about how authority gets manufactured, how the algorithm encourages overclaiming, and how “theories of everything” lead to misinformation. Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss whether seemingly harmless pseudoscientific practices can create a slippery slope, lowering the importance of material evidence and acting as an on-ramp to more consequential misinformation. Key Topics:  0:00 Introduction 2:00 The attention economy 9:00 The problems with clickbait 18:30: The risks of sprawling expertise 25:15: Modality capture: when all you have is a hammer 27:15: ADHD and trauma 39:24: If science changes, what can we trust? 42:30: How “fringe” can become mainstream 50:10: How do you decide who to trust? 1:06:00: The slippery slope of “woo” 1:11:35: What's a better alternative? 1:21:11: Recap Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors Go to Zocdoc.com/BEING to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Khan Academy offers free courses, today I speed through their lesson on "the attention economy" and how we can push back against it, to reclaim what is ours. Read episode scripts on Julie's Medium Blog.SUPPORT JULIE (and the show!)DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund AND THE Sudan Relief FundGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBESUBSCRIBE FOR BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's be real — our attention is under attack. Between scroll culture, constant notifications, and never-ending to-do lists, it's hard to focus on what actually matters. In this episode, I'm inviting you to pause and reflect on where your precious energy is going. We'll explore how ancient yogic and Vedantic texts can help us reclaim our attention — not just as a productivity tool, but as a sacred spiritual practice. If you've been feeling scattered, stuck, or overstimulated, this one's for you. We'll look at how: