Attention Trap

Attention Trap

How Modern Media Profits from Fear Outrage and Addiction

by Alexander H. Blackwell

Social Science / Media Studies (SOC052000)
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About This Book

See How Media Captures Your Attention

Attention Trap reveals how modern media profits from fear, outrage, and compulsive engagement.

In a world of nonstop headlines, alerts, and social feeds, attention has become a commodity. This book explains how that shift changed the incentives behind news and online platforms, rewarding content that is immediate, emotional, and hard to ignore.

Inside, readers will learn:

  • Why fear-based coverage feels so persuasive
  • How outrage spreads faster than nuance
  • Why identity can turn disagreement into conflict
  • How to recognize attention-manipulation tactics
  • How to make calmer, more deliberate choices
  • Clear, practical, and timely, this book helps readers understand the psychology behind constant media consumption and regain a greater sense of control over what they read, watch, and share.