Have you ever felt like you couldn't escape the constant distractions bombarding you every day? I know I have. It's like everywhere we turn, something is vying for our attention, pulling us away from what truly matters.
I recently read an article by Ted Gioia about the state of our culture in 2024, and it got me thinking (it‘s entitled The State of the Culture, 2024). He discussed how distractions are taking the place of entertainment and how addiction is the intended outcome.
Here are some of his thoughts in writing:
We’re witnessing the birth of a post-entertainment culture. And it won’t help the arts. In fact, it won’t help society at all. Even that big whale is in trouble. Entertainment companies are struggling in ways nobody anticipated just a few years ago.
Consider the movie business:
Disney is in a state of crisis, where everything is shrinking (except the CEO’s paycheck).
Paramount just laid off 800 employees and wants to find a new owner.
Universal …
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