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Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present

Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present

Pettman, Dominic
Ross, Jonathan Todd
Ross, Jonathan Todd

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General PsychologyGeneral Sociology

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ISBN13: 9798228450233
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Published: Mar 11 2025
Language: English
Seeking Attention explores the essential but elusive nature of attention through a fresh lens. Drawing inspiration from Simone Weil's assertion that attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity, this book brings attention into focus through a novel collection of short portraits that each examine how archetypal figures--like the detective, the fan, the therapist, the parent, and the lover--engage with attention in unique ways.

● Accessible and Thought-Provoking: Written in an approachable style, this book offers an introduction to the growing field of attention studies, sparking new reflections on how we pay attention.

● Diverse Archetypes: Each figure represents a different approach to attention--highlighting its blind spots, failures, and occasional triumphs--prompting listeners to reflect on their own habits.

● A Phenomenology of Attention: Through these portraits, listeners are invited to rethink their understanding of attention, noticing how it shapes the world around them.

● Addressing the Industrial-Distraction Complex Offering alternative models for true presence, Seeking Attention encourages multi-sensory awareness as a powerful counter to our age of distraction.

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