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T
he Sensory Siege reframes modern life as a coordinated assault
on perception and offers a clear, humane strategy for reclaiming
attention. Blending cognitive ecology, media studies, neuroscience,
and Zen philosophy, the book maps how environments, algorithms, and
design practices systematically harvest our senses and erode depth. Each
chapter diagnoses a facet of the siege—its architecture, neural mechanics,
and economic incentives—and pairs that diagnosis with concrete rituals,
embodied practices, and design principles that transform mindfulness into a
strategic defense. Practical, urgent, and quietly optimistic, this book equips
readers to redesign their sensory worlds, protect time and presence, and build
collective norms and policies that honor attention as a public good.
he Sensory Siege reframes modern life as a coordinated assault
on perception and offers a clear, humane strategy for reclaiming
attention. Blending cognitive ecology, media studies, neuroscience,
and Zen philosophy, the book maps how environments, algorithms, and
design practices systematically harvest our senses and erode depth. Each
chapter diagnoses a facet of the siege—its architecture, neural mechanics,
and economic incentives—and pairs that diagnosis with concrete rituals,
embodied practices, and design principles that transform mindfulness into a
strategic defense. Practical, urgent, and quietly optimistic, this book equips
readers to redesign their sensory worlds, protect time and presence, and build
collective norms and policies that honor attention as a public good.
Características y detalles
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Características: 15×23 cm
N.º de páginas: 34 - Fecha de publicación: ene. 25, 2026
- Idioma English
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Emmanuel Joseph
Abuja, Nigeria
