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Don't pay "attention," give it (with Amelia Hruby)
Season 3 Episode 35
What if attention isn’t a currency to be spent, but a gift to be given? Feminist creator Amelia Hruby invites us to reimagine the way we relate to focus, presence, and the constant pull of the digital world. Together we explore what it means to reclaim your attention from the systems designed to monetize it, and how giving attention (rather than paying it) can become a radical act of care.
In this episode, you’ll discover…
Why flipping from paying attention into giving attention changes how your day feels (and who’s in charge of it)
The sneaky myth of “scarce attention” and what’s actually being commodified on social media
A gentler approach to focus: tending what you desire instead of gripping what you “should”
Resources mentioned:
- Deep Listening by Pauline Oliveros
- Saving Time by Jenny Odell
- The Social Dilemma (doc) + Jaron Lanier’s Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
Finally, make sure to grab Amelia’s new book: Your Attention Is Sacred Except on Social Media — available directly from Amelia: offthegrid.fun/attention (bundles include audio!).
Published on 3 weeks ago