Understanding the Attention Economy, Financial Flows, and Political Motivations Behind Misinformation

Groking it too Key Points Attention Economy and Financial Flow The attention economy, where attention is a valuable commodity, significantly fuels the spread of misinformation. Platforms like social media earn revenue through ads, incentivizing content that grabs attention, often misinformation due to its sensational nature. Research suggests this can cost the global economy around $78 […]