Seeking Attention - Dominic Pettman

A book depicting the intimate complicity between attention and identity. . . ?You are what you pay attention to.?Seeking Attention explores the essential but elusive nature of attention through a fresh, thought-provoking lens. Drawing inspiration from Simone Weil?s assertion that ?attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity,? this book brings attention into focus through a novel collection of short ?portraits? that each examine how archetypal figures?like the detective, the fan, the therapist, the parent, and the lover?engage with attention in unique ways. - Accessible and Thought-Provoking: Written in an approachable style, this book offers an engaging introduction to the growing field of attention studies, sparking new reflections on how we pay attention.- Diverse Archetypes: Each figure represents a different approach to attention?highlighting its blind spots, failures, and occasional triumphs?prompting readers to reflect on their own habits.- A Phenomenology of Attention: Through these portraits, readers are invited to rethink their understanding of attention, noticing how it shapes relationships, work, and the world around them.- Addressing the ?Industrial-Distraction Complex?: Offering alternative models for true presence, Seeking Attention encourages multi-sensory awareness as a powerful counter to our age of distraction.Seeking Attention is an ideal read for those interested in cultural studies, psychology, or mindfulness, providing fresh insights into the v
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