Posts tagged attention
The Attention Economy: Where the Customer Becomes the Product

What is the scarcest resource? In today’s “attention economy”, our very own attention has become a scarce commodity. We are bombarded with countless information, from social media to news sources, that it is difficult for any one source to truly captivate our attention. Social media platforms in particular have taken advantage of this by designing addictive and interactive user interfaces to keep us hooked on our screens while also collecting data about our preferences that is sold to advertisers. While we cannot deny the benefits that technology has brought us, how can we become more responsible consumers in an economy that commodifies our attention?

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Why Hackathons deserve more of our attention

Over the last decade, hackathons have become increasingly popular as a tool to generate ideas, practice teamwork, and even create friendly, competitive environments, but they should not be limited to the average software development company or university.

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Youtubers: Challenging the Traditional 9-5

With individuals foregoing college and making millions, is Youtube a sustainable career platform worth pursuing?

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