Attention as Sacred
Tristan emphasizes the need for a redesign in technology that respects human attention as a valuable and limited resource. He highlights the importance of awareness around attention and recommends impactful books that explore the relationship between culture and technology, including works by Neil and James. The conversation delves into navigating life through a philosophical lens, questioning whether we are playing finite or infinite games in our interactions.In this clip
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