Odell’s argument also hinges on attention: productivity culture is sustained by continuously capturing and directing our focus. If your attention is always routed toward tasks, metrics, or platforms that monetize engagement, then your inner life becomes an extension of an economy.
Consequently, doing nothing can function like reclaiming territory. By letting attention drift—toward boredom, observation, or unstructured thought—you step outside the channels designed to turn every moment into measurable performance. [...]
