Seneca and the Attention Wars
"He who follows another not only discovers nothing, he does not even seek." - Letters to Lucilius
🔥 THE CONTEXT
Trending and highlighters promise discovery but often create cacophony. Like crowds in the Roman Forum, they drown authentic dialogues.
🔥 GRATITUDE
Deeply value clients offering "Disable Algorithms": they restore attention control, transforming chaotic streams into gardens of curated conversations.
🛠 CONSTRUCTIVE CRITIQUE
1) Replace viral rankings with savable filters based on:
- Zap/reply ratios
- Content historical persistence
2) Highlighters emphasizing not popularity but:
- Long threads (>20 comments)
- Niche-reputable authors
3) A "Library Mode": pure textual interface, no metrics
💎 PHILOSOPHICAL GEM
As Seneca taught Lucilius: true freedom springs from mastering distractions. Disable trending/highlighters not to reject the world, but to wisely choose where to rest your digital gaze.
#nostr #grownostr #WiseAttention #DigitalLiberation
Cheyenne Isa ₿ /
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2025-06-05 03:08:22
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