Many of us are drawn to invented controversies, hustles, one-click bargains, come-ons, convenience that comes at a high price, division, brawls, tired tropes, social networks that trap us and, while we’re at it, a big bag of fried chips.
Actually, you’re a philanthropist, doling out attention and cash to the behaviors you care about. Invest wisely.
If people stop going to the circus, the clowns go home.
Seth Godin: Fertilizing the weeds