What do we give our attention to—and why does it matter? Our second episode explores attention from moral, political, philosophical and personal dimensions. 

Elusive and ever-shifting, attention shapes what we notice—but also what we miss. From propaganda and distractions to the difference between "loving" and "irritating" attention in our relationships, philosophers Cathy Mason, Paulina Sliwa, and Juliette Vazard take us through the importance of attention in our lives, how it shapes the world around us, and asking: "What happens when we start to examine our own patterns of attention?"

This episode was produced by Jason Means and edited by Anni Räty. 

Music by Tuomo Tiisala and Gregor Greslehner.

Special thanks to Cathy Mason, Paulina Sliwa, and Juliette Vazard.

Please note: At the time of recording, Juliette Vazard was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Central European University. She is currently a Senior Teaching and Research Assistant at University of Zürich.

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