Finding Focus in a Flood of Content
When I started blogging again, I was worried that I wouldn't have enough ideas. That was a false fear; I had three vying for my attention when I sat down to write. It's exciting. I'm glad to know that my problem isn't inspiration. Interesting ideas are everywhere. YouTube is the primary way I consume digital content. There's really no contest, and the algorithm does well at predicting what I will like. Occasionally, a video from a new (to me) creator will linger in my "recommended" feed for a week or two, despite me skipping past it multiple times. Sometimes I'll give in and watch it. And, usually, the algorithm is right. I like it. Case in point, the video that inspired this week's post: Why everyone stopped reading. by Jared Henderson. The title piqued my interest for two reasons. First, because I'm writing on a novel and I want people to read it. And second, because I was one of those people. I stopped reading after college. In it the vide...
