Attention Wars
We’re in the middle of an Attention War – where big tech battle it out to win over our eyeballs. Our attention spans are considered a precious—and scarce—commodity. So what is the price of your attention? In this mini-series, we'll explore the psychology, design and impact of tech and social media on both ourselves and society. A new episode will be released every Friday for the next six weeks.
The Attention Economy Needs to Change. But How?
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So... Could you run Facebook better than Zuckerberg? (10m 59s)
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The emerging monetization of your emotions. (10m 1s)
How One Company Redefined Social Norms
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Facebook's impact on society – how it's changed mass grief and other social norms. (10m 1s)
The Psychological Tricks Keeping You Online
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We take a look at persuasive design – and how good design persuades you every single day. (9m 41s)
Big Tech's Battle For Our Attention
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So, what's the price of your attention? (11m 36s)
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We’re in the middle of an Attention War – where big tech battle it out to win us over. (58s)
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