Attention Quote by Laura Miller
“The conditions conducive to deep thought have become increasingly rare in our highly mediated lives... Now we live in an attention economy, where the most in-demand commodity is 'eyeballs.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Attention Economy, 2015
Modern media overload reduces spaces for deep thinking, making focused contemplation scarce.
In simple terms: Media overload limits deep thinking.
Create intentional quiet time.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- working on complex problems
- creative writing
- strategic planning
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect thinking time?
- What habits foster sustained focus?
Distractions can still dominate despite effort.