Post by Mondo Internazionale

A new analysis is out in our ONTIC Observatory! As digital noise grows, protecting our focus becomes an act of awareness, responsibility, and freedom. Our focus has become luxury, shaped by endless feeds, targeted content, and platforms built to keep us scrolling. 🔎 As digital distraction becomes a kind of mass malnutrition, elites are already shielding themselves. A new ‘aesthetic of subtraction’ is emerging from pricey digital detox resorts to listening bars that demand slow, analog attention. As cognitive pressure rises, this path just isn’t sustainable. The digital boom carries an invisible footprint one made of overload, manipulation, and the erosion of our ability to think freely. 💭 If the ability to think critically becomes a luxury that only few people can afford, what will happen to our democratic participation? Read more on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNNrudWX Authors: Simona Chiesa - Senior Researcher  Marco Rizzi - Head Researcher