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Attention is all you have

1090 points · 330 comments · zer0tonin

alansaber · 1790008399 · focus · HN ↗
This is why I like books. No attempt at attention hijacking. Wheras every other modern app tries to claw your eyes out.
1. eatsyourtacos · 1790017442 · focus · HN ↗
  Good old PC video games are good at this as well. It's a joy to get into a game and not have anything else trying to pull you away with random crap.
  1. amatecha · 1790033421 · focus · HN ↗
    Seriously. Gaming today is like...
    Achievement unlocked!
    Billy just messaged you!
    34923748299234 sent you a friend request!
    25% OFF FALL SALE ENDING SOON - check out our latest DLC in the Fall Sale before it ends! Up to 25% off!
    New update available! Please restart the game to download the latest update!
    hackinthere23 · 1790039357 · focus · HN ↗
    Single-player games don't have any of these problems except Achievement

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