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NYU grads urged to protect attention, embrace challenges

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt urged New York University graduates to protect their attention, viewing it as a valuable capital in an economy designed to capture it. He advised them to be intentional about real-world relationships and to embrace challenges, drawing parallels to concepts like anti-fragility. Haidt's commencement address, despite student protests, focused on personal growth and resilience in the face of digital distractions and societal pressures. AI

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IMPACT Focuses on personal resilience and attention management in a digital economy, offering advice relevant to navigating AI-driven engagement tactics.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an opinion piece from a social psychologist giving advice at a university commencement ceremony.

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NYU grads urged to protect attention, embrace challenges

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 · Lisa Chambers, Forbes Staff ·

    Cancel Culture Critic To NYU Grads: Protect Your Attention, Do Hard Things

    Controversial commencement speaker Jonathan Haidt urges graduates to delete social media apps on their phones and invest in real-world relationships.