The Attention Merchants
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The Attention Merchants
Tim Wu
6 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2016–2020.
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Recently "The Attention Merchants" by Tim Wu -how advertising has screwed up humanity since snake oil merchants, and how we're on the cusp of another revolution in this field.
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