
The Art of Attention: Where We Look Is Where We Live
In a world of endless distraction, reclaiming our attention isn't just about productivity—it is the ultimate philosophical act of reclaiming our lives.
Notes on how things connect.
Essays on technology, science, and the examined life — by Phạm Kỷ Nguyên, in tiếng Việt and English. No feed, no algorithm.

In a world of endless distraction, reclaiming our attention isn't just about productivity—it is the ultimate philosophical act of reclaiming our lives.

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