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Attention monetization poses greater threat than AI, author argues

The author argues that the monetization of attention, driven by platforms mastering distraction, is a more immediate threat to humanity than artificial intelligence. This focus on capturing attention, rather than fostering critical thinking, is seen as a precursor to societal decline. AI

IMPACT Suggests that societal focus on attention capture, rather than critical thinking, poses a more significant threat than AI development.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named author on a platform.

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Attention monetization poses greater threat than AI, author argues

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    “Our # attention gets monetised to enrich those who mastered # distraction .” The death of critical # thinking will kill us long before # AI https:// joanwesten

    “Our # attention gets monetised to enrich those who mastered # distraction .” The death of critical # thinking will kill us long before # AI https:// joanwestenberg.medium.com/the- death-of-critical-thinking-will-kill-us-long-before-ai-781fdd23cc7c