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An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

From the New York Times bestselling author, MSNBC host, and podcast creator comes a compelling examination of how attention capitalism has reshaped our society, our politics, and our very sense of self.

“The Sirens’ Call” is a sweeping exploration of the ways in which technology and digital distractions have reshaped modern life. We’ve all felt it—the constant pull of notifications, the struggle to concentrate, the unsettling realization that we’ve lost control over our focus. We see people glued to their screens on the street and at restaurant tables, only to feel the familiar buzz of our own devices moments later.

Chris Hayes argues that we are living through a profound transformation, one with consequences as vast and far-reaching as the industrial revolution’s impact on labor. Attention, once a personal and private resource, has become a commodity for powerful tech companies, harvested and exploited for profit. With astonishing speed, the boundaries between public and private life have eroded, leaving us exposed to forces that shape our thoughts, decisions, and even our deepest instincts.

There is a breaking point. The alerts, updates, and notifications are designed to demand our attention at all hours, serving the interests of the most powerful corporations in history. As Hayes explains, our neurological wiring, evolutionary behaviors, and social instincts are being manipulated in ways that challenge what it means to be human.

“The Sirens’ Call” provides the essential perspective we need to understand this overwhelming shift—offering clarity, insight, and a vision for reclaiming control. In a world where our attention is under siege, this book is the guide to resisting, refocusing, and shaping a future that belongs to us once again.