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>Why is digital attention morally a big problem but attention in real life not?

Because we can fight against the former, whereas the latter is much more difficult. Despite this, we do consider both problems.

>most of society over time has gravitated to this mode of selling goods and services

More accurately it was the path of least resistance. Most individuals did not enjoy increasing number of commercials on TV and it shows in the alternatives.



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