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The Attention Economy and the Value of Time
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1:29:45 - 1:34:19 (04:33)

The speaker discusses the origin of the attention economy and how the true value lies in time, not attention. They mention the removal of billboards in the city of Sao Paulo for a period of time.

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The attention economy, which revolves around capturing and monetizing people's attention, can be seen as a trap that distracts us from what's important in life.
1:29:45 - 1:32:38 (02:52)
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Attention Economy
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The attention economy, which revolves around capturing and monetizing people's attention, can be seen as a trap that distracts us from what's important in life. The value of time, as our true wealth, should be prioritized over the constant bombardment of advertising.

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The Attention Economy and the Value of Time
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