"Stand Out of Our Light" is a must-read for those interested in understanding the impact of the attention economy on our lives. James Williams uses his background as a former Google strategist and a philosopher to provide a thought-provoking analysis of the issue. He seamlessly blends insights from ancient philosophers and contemporary tech leaders to make a case for the need for us to reclaim our attention and pursue our true goals. This book is a timely reminder that we should be in control of technology and not the other way around.

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Former Google advertising strategist, now Oxford-trained philosopher James Williams launches a plea to society and to the tech industry to help ensure that the technology we all carry with us every day does not distract us from pursuing our true goals in life. As information becomes ever more plentiful, the resource that is becoming more scarce is our attention. In this 'attention economy', we need to recognise the fundamental impacts of our new information environment on our lives in order to take back control. Drawing on insights ranging from Diogenes to contemporary tech leaders, Williams's thoughtful and impassioned analysis is sure to provoke discussion and debate. Williams is the inaugural winner of the Nine Dots Prize, a new Prize for creative thinking that tackles contemporary social issues. This title is also available as Open Access.

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