Why the Attention Economy Is Finally Facing a Backlash
A growing movement is pushing back against apps engineered to capture every waking minute.
For years the digital economy ran on attention, optimizing every feed to keep us scrolling. That bargain is now under scrutiny.
Users are embracing minimalist phones, screen-time limits and slower media, while lawmakers weigh design regulations.
The shift reflects a deeper hunger for agency over our own focus.
Whether platforms adapt or resist will shape the next decade of the internet.
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