YOU’RE BEING ALIENATED FROM YOUR OWN ATTENTION

YOU’RE BEING ALIENATED FROM YOUR OWN ATTENTION

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You will be participating in a scenario with Raina. Complete this activity and then prepare to answer questions afterwards.

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Learning Activity

Multiple Choice

In the context of Hayes' article, what would be the primary exigence for the FocusForward app presentation?

• The need for better smartphone technology

• The urgency to address attention alienation in the digital age

• The demand for more social media platforms

• The requirement for improved internet speed

Multiple Choice

Who would be the most appropriate audience for the FocusForward app presentation, based on the article's themes?

• Elderly technology users

• Elementary school teachers

• Tech developers and entrepreneurs focused on attention economics

• Traditional media executives

Multiple Choice

As a teen presenter analyzing Hayes' article, what unique perspective would you bring to the rhetorical situation?

• Expert knowledge of app development

• Financial insights into the tech industry

• First-hand experience of attention challenges in the digital age

• Historical context of pre-internet attention patterns

Multiple Choice

What would be the most relevant context for the FocusForward presentation, considering Hayes' arguments?

• The rise of virtual reality technology

• The increasing commodification of attention in digital spaces

• The decline of traditional television viewing

• The growth of the gig economy

Multiple Choice

Based on Hayes' article, what would be the most appropriate purpose for your presentation to FocusForward?

• To showcase new gaming technologies

• To highlight the profitability of attention-grabbing apps

• To emphasize the need for ethical attention reclamation tools

• To promote increased screen time for teenagers

Open Ended

Considering Hayes' discussion of attention as a commodity, explain how you would craft your message to FocusForward. What key points from the article would you emphasize to make your presentation persuasive and relevant to the app developers?

Open Ended

How would you adapt your presentation style and content to effectively address the rhetorical situation (audience, purpose, context) of the FocusForward meeting, while incorporating Hayes' insights on attention economics?