The Attention Merchants

from Signal & Noise · host Podcaster

While we debate content moderation and misinformation, we're missing the deeper story: how the business model of capturing and selling human attention has fundamentally restructured society's information diet. This episode examines the economic incentives that determine what billions of people see, think about, and ultimately believe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NOW PLAYING

0:00 19:17

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Why Data (Not Code) Is Your Only Real AI Moat | Jason Li, Laurel

May 14, 2026 ·55m

6 AI Tools SMBs Should Be Testing Right Now

May 6, 2026 ·28m

Week of May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026 ·20m

Living With Heart with Maya Namdar

May 2, 2026 ·42m

Monday.com Co-Founder: "We Changed the Vision of the Company Completely" | Roy Mann on the Agent Economy

Apr 30, 2026 ·68m

The Magic in the Everyday - Rebbetzin Tzipora Weinberg

Apr 25, 2026 ·54m

Similar Podcasts

Burning Ambulance Podcast Phil Freeman The Burning Ambulance Podcast features interviews with musicians from the worlds of jazz, metal, modern composition, noise, and whatever else piques host Phil Freeman's interest. Relaxing Free Sounds Instant Media Access Welcome to RELAXING FREE SOUNDS — your pocket-sized escape into pure atmosphere. This podcast is built for the moments when you need to soften the noise of the day and replace it with something calmer, steadier, and more natural. Whether you’re winding down after work, focusing on a task, trying to drift into sleep, or simply craving a sense of space, you’ll find immersive soundscapes designed to help you breathe a little deeper and feel a little lighter. Each episode is a carefully curated ambience session, created to feel like you’ve stepped into a different place. Expect soothing nature soundscapes like rainfall on leaves, distant thunder rolling across the horizon, gentle ocean waves, forest wind moving through pines, mountain streams, crackling campfires, and night insects humming under a wide sky. You’ll also hear city and indoor ambience for those who love the comfort of lived-in spaces: cozy café chatter, soft library hush, subtle office room tone, a quiet apartment at night, a Zero Brakes Allowed Its-all-here I’m on go — no brakes, no doubt, Every second lit like a knockout bout. Midnight hustle, sun-up grind, No map for this — I blaze my line. Zone locked in, no outside noise, This is grown-man game, not toys. Break the system, flip that code, Heart on fire — ZERO BRAKE MODE. I move fast, with soul and sound, Turn dark days into battlegrounds. This is life with no fear allowed, Watch me rise — stand back, stay proud. The Automated Daily TrendTeller Welcome to ’The Automated Daily’, your ultimate source for a streamlined and insightful daily news experience. Powered by cutting-edge Generative AI technology, we bring you the most crucial headlines of the day, carefully selected and delivered directly to your ears. Our intelligent algorithms scour the news landscape to sift through the noise, ensuring that you receive only the most relevant and significant stories. Join us as we condense the day’s news into a concise and captivating format, keeping you informed and empowered.Visit our website at https://theautomateddaily.com/Send feedback to [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-automated-daily/X (Twitter) - https://x.com/automated_daily

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Signal & Noise?

This episode is 19 minutes long.

When was this Signal & Noise episode published?

This episode was published on May 25, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Signal & Noise episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!