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Attention Quote by James Gleick

“When information is cheap, attention becomes expensive.” quote by James Gleick
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“When information is cheap, attention becomes expensive.”

James Gleick

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Information" (2011) by James Gleick

When information is abundant, people's focus becomes a scarce resource, making attention valuable.

In simple terms: Information overload makes attention costly.

Key Takeaway

Protect and prioritize your attention.

Themes

media technology attention economy

Mood

thoughtful urgent

Type

analytical informative

When to use this quote

  • marketing
  • education
  • personal productivity

Key Concepts

cognitive load scarcity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you guard against attention traps?
  • What habits improve focus?
A Different Perspective

Attention can be manipulated by algorithms.

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