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Description
Welcome to the Sip Salon where we gather to learn together through articles and discussion. No experts, just curious folks coming together to discuss topics. Whether you know a little or a lot, we hope to grow together in our understandings. With drinks.
In this month's Sip Salon, Why does everything online seem designed to keep you scrolling?
In this Sip Salon, we’ll explore the idea that human attention has become one of the most valuable commodities in the digital age. Social media platforms, streaming services, and recommendation algorithms compete constantly for our focus — shaping what we see, what we think about, and even how we relate to one another.
Using the article “The Attention Economy and the Collapse of Cognitive Autonomy,” we’ll discuss how platforms capture and monetize attention, why emotionally charged content spreads so easily, and what this means for our ability to think deeply, engage with information, and participate in a healthy democracy.
Together we’ll explore questions like:
- Are we losing control of our attention?
- How do algorithms shape what we believe and remember?
- And what might it take to reclaim our focus in an always-online world?
No expertise required — just curiosity, conversation, and a drink in hand.
Date & Time
Mon, Apr 6, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
Honest Friend Brewing
2112 South High StreetColumbus, Ohio 43207
