Chris Hayes Explains Why We Can’t Pay Attention To Anything in His New Book

[@judeblake2534]

Thank you Chris and Katie ❤

[@AntonioSanchez-yl9wj]

I found this conversation profound and inspiring. Walking or meditating is much necessary today to find meaning to our present lives. Thanks Katie. Nice studio ❤

[@edwardlulofs444]

Yes, my happiest time of 2024 is when I went off grid for 4 months.

[@theresaalarid9626]

Awesome Conversation.

[@c.l.montoya2972]

One thing about this “addiction” to my phone, it is a valuable tool I have grown to appreciate. It is important to me, to have the ability to choose immediate engagement with two of my most trusted sources of relevant information & events…Katie Couric & Chris Hayes. This was an enjoyable, apposite & free flowing conversation. Katie’s predilection for a non invasive understanding seek, always peaks my interest. A great way to direct my valuable time & attention; thanks Katie & Chris. I’m looking forward to checking out “The Sirens’ Call”.

[@suzannemonnes6218]

I am 83 and swore I would never be a slave to my phone....here I am totally addicted! Our attention spans are getting shorter by the day

[@carolinactfzer]

Excellent conversation. Thanks Katie and Chris.

[@miriambrown6229]

Thank you Katie! i subscribed!!

[@jenmccolley285]

“What are we going to do?” “I don’t know, dude”. Phenomenal podcast, thank you both. I will follow you guys anywhere.

[@nyohaku]

Katie’s measured and reasonable presentation makes her guest’s frontal and relentless style of communication bearable. And Chris has a lot to say that’s relevant. The modern pace is both a condition and result of making every second count as the clock runs out like a Super Bowl commercial. Amateurs still trip on their words, Biden could not keep up, but we’re thankful to have Katie who puts a spotlight on the issues of our time in a way we can consider and absorb content without concern for commercially (and now culturally) induced short attention spans.

[@LK-rt9cb]

Brian Eno is another great philosopher of time and focus. In a recent documentary about him, he described one of his strategies, which is to make sure that he begins the day with output (putting a creative act into the world) before allowing himself to accept input (receiving others’ content). All of this requires discipline.

[@papergatellc]

As one who has followed Chris since his beginnings--his 'trustworthiness' and just staying with him and trusting he will be delivering a worthy message has been his appeal!!

[@gingermathews]

A great conversation like both of these people enjoy both of their shows

[@AndreaOtero-z5q]

Great conversation and love the title and metaphor of this book….

[@alexandrailnyckyj6059]

Good conversation. Also so happy to see that Katie is now out of her bedroom and in a studio.

[@c.l.montoya2972]

😂 sounds funny weird

[@somitafekete3005]

Great discussion, thank you!

[@TonyaS]

LOTS of food for thought in this discussion! Thank you!

[@FlamingSwordOfWisdom108]

I love Chris!

[@jameswalberg3265]

Excellent discussion from two superstars of broadcasting. Thank you for the insights.

[@robinriebsomer4607]

I am not addicted to my cell phone. I am not on facebook a lot. I am not lured by the sirens of social media. What's sad is that DT will make outrageous remarks just to get everyone's attention. I do my best to mute the sound when DT speaks. He lies so much, I refuse to listen to him. I do not seek the spot light. That's the advantage of being an introvert.

[@cab5917]

I need to take a break from the Trump craziness which runs into my preference for watching MSNBC, and many of their journalists. To stop watching has been a relief for a period of time. But, .i still prefer Chris, Rachel and Lawrence pushes me to check in periodically. Sorry Chris, it’s not you or your show, it’s anger over Trump that makes me tune out. I haven’t gone anywhere else for the real news, I just need time to recover from the loss of the election. Hang in there. You are still great! As always, we wish you and MSNBC longevity and prosperity.BTW, I’m with your young one, watching Disney+ shows I missed years ago when working full time. Returning to childhood distractions. Hugs!

[@KathrynHaugan]

My favs as well, Lawrence, Chris and Rachel.

[@edwardlulofs444]

I watch many sources and channels but msnbc is real good to me.

[@c.l.montoya2972]

@@edwardlulofs444 I watch a variety of news sources to gather different takes, but MSNBC is more aligned with my viewpoint. I cannot watch much of right wing, the lies give me anxiety & disgust.

[@edwardlulofs444]

@@c.l.montoya2972 yes, well none of them actually give much news in the sense of Walter Cronkite in the 70s. Back before news became a for-profit industry.

[@SH-xu5by]

It is amazing when you look at history and how much of our day to day lives are very similar to how they were 2, 3, 4 thousand years ago. For instance we have lived by a 7 day week and roughly 365 day calendar since ancient Babylon. Our days are named for the 7 visible stars in the sky, which were also the physical forms of our gods. (Sun)day, (Moon)day, (Tyr's)day, (Woden's)day, (Thor's)day, (Freya's) day, and (Saturn's)day. I might have t/th mixed up, but Tuesday is Mars, Wed is Mercury, Thursday is Jupiter, and Friday is Venus. Our holidays have also not really changed, and many themes have stuck through their Christianization, such as the Christmas tree connects the heavens and the earth, which is why we always have stars or angels on the top, these sorts of pole ceremonies have been celebrated forever all over the world, or Yuletide was the Germanic celebration of winter and the new year, etc. Our language has very ancient roots, such as tri for 3, man for hand (manual), East comes from the word Ost for the dawn, West for left,

[@luislopez2938]

Chris Hayes very reliable Newman; very professional.

[@hilarycohen1470]

When do we get to see an extended discussion with both Chris and Kate (Shaw) together?

[@edwardlulofs444]

I was so bored as a child. I read the whole encyclopedia several times. Obtained radio license that I didn’t use. High school was so boring I tried to teach myself calculus. I loved college. Not so much undergrad. But grad school was so fun I didn’t want to graduate. Even now I read Wikipedia articles to have something to do. Etc I do relate to that.

[@nattywho]

I loved this interview and the conversation topic was so befitting! However, let’s not call Trump talented! He is simply being his malignant, narcissistic self…nothing to overthink…he’s being himself!! Hence, why other people cannot imitate it…maybe Musk, because he is just a younger version of Trump! They both have baby egos and need constant attention!!

[@jlvandat69]

"A crisis of trust"....Amen to that. Over the last decade millions Americans have lost trust in leadership and institutions, and Trump has been the cheerleader for that group. I have no idea how he has been so successful in influencing so many. Critical to note that our institutions and most non-MAGA leaders are as trustworthy as they have always been, so how did he do it?

[@Stryke2wice]

Through lying and a right wing propaganda eco-system that tapped into the fear and anger centers of their brains. Quite literally brainwashing.

[@edwardlulofs444]

Dt just and only tells people what they (think) they want to hear. He has said that multiple times. And people forget his incompetence and broken promises.

[@fontainerouge]

Interesting about not seeing the phone making a difference. Makes sense. The thing is a cornucopia of information and entertainment with no intrinsic demands. Trump et al. For having worked with narcissistic perverts, they *are* wired differently. They are pretty amazing at seizing on details instantly & turn the situation to their advantage. Either with fake seduction or violent undertones. Normal folks are repulsed by violence, in tone or action.

[@JanetLClark]

Get rid of your phone and see how that changes your life. You don't need a computer in your pocket.

[@GK-up6xz]

I wonder who Katie was thinking about during the conversation on gaffes ?🧐

[@WriteSister]

Two bright dudes!

[@dreed1058]

Good morning Katie & Chris! Enjoy Chris being Chris, and outlining his book on Attention. The Sirens 🚨 are a constant! Trump obviously cannot get enough - and it's dangerous😢❤!!

[@helenmurphree3434]

The loudest voice in the room is probably not doing the best job !!!! Okay warp speed was a good thing but when your own followers don’t believe it’s a good thing that boggles the mind and I don’t think he is the same person as he was in his first term, I think he’s much worse and his people are worse too

[@kimadair550]

I came to watch because Chris is so darling..😉

[@KathrynHaugan]

Jeans and tee shirt? I like comfort too but must admit I prefer the scarier news delivered in a suit. (emoji needed) However, love you Chris Hayes. I appreciate your work and eloquence. Please keep it up.

[@thekatsmeow1144]

❤❤️❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tomgrimes8379]

Chris is not an attention and memory expert. I have a PhD in the subject and 45 years of laboratory work and publication in scholarly journals that counter much of what this guy is saying. Now...he CAN speak as a television producer. But he's got a lot of stuff wrong because he doesn't understand the underlying brain science that governs attention and memory and how they intersect with digital media and with traditional television. He's a poltical commentator and TV interviewer. I would caution viewers to understand who the source is and why he does not have a holistic grasp of the subject he's talking about, at least on the brain science level.

[@Stryke2wice]

Correct me if I’m wrong but of all the interviews he’s done in the lead up to the release of his book (and I’ve seen/listened to most of them), I have not seen or heard him discuss this topic from the perspective of a neuroscientist. He speaks very observationally, essentially providing social commentary on a phenomena that is well recognized and uniformly experienced by people these days. What exactly are you saying he’s getting wrong, or are you using this as an opportunity to flex bonafides that nobody but yourself cares about… respectfully.

[@spikedaniels1528]

// For example? 🥸

[@tinojimenez8544]

Hey Chris??? You are the problem to why common people don’t hear what’s going on. Your effete attitude and verbalizing is repugnant.

[@mageetu]

What?

[@JulietMartin2022]

@@mageetu bot???

[@Stryke2wice]

Just say you have a hard time understanding smart people talk.

[@Richard_Fouts]

@@Stryke2wice You hit the nail on the head.

[@bcooke1000]

@@Stryke2wiceA textbook example of the current anti-intellectualism, or dumbing down of America. “If I don’t get it, you must be the dummy!” Or insecurity re one’s own maleness. Poor self hating fellow. Just COME OUT already!