We talk about time like it's the most precious thing we have. We manage it. We protect it. We read books about it. But I've come to think we've got it wrong.

Time isn't the scarce resource. Attention is.

In this episode, I explore why attention — not time — is the most important thing we own, how modern life has structurally degraded our capacity to focus, and why giving someone your full presence might be the most generous thing you can do.

Drawing on Oliver Burkeman, Daniel Kahneman, and Cal Newport, plus honest reflections from my own life as a teacher, writer, and builder.

If you've ever been caught half-listening to someone you love, this one's for you.

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This is a podcast about how humans learn and how we get better. Hosted by Alex Gray.