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Attention economy: training

Attention economy: training “informed consumers” is a priority for media education

In Media and Information Literacy (MIL) courses, the emphasis is ostensibly placed on “critical thinking,” that is, the ability to take a step back from information and form a well-founded opinion. But what about the skill of “informed consumption,” that is, the ability to reflect on one’s consumption, choices, needs, and budgets with full knowledge […] … learn more→