Think about how many times a day someone demands your attention without even asking. Random messages, unnecessary notifications, people trying to sell you something. And most of the time, we
Think about how many times a day someone demands your attention without even asking.
Random messages, unnecessary notifications, people trying to sell you something. And most of the time, we just mute, block or ignore them.
We’ve become so used to it that we barely question it anymore.
But here’s something interesting. If someone wants access to your attention, shouldn’t you have more control over how they reach you?
That’s one of the things I find interesting about @Liberdus.
Its Tolls feature lets you set a small cost for certain people who want to message you. Your friends can still reach you for free, while others may need to pay your chosen Toll.
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You decide how people can access your inbox.
And honestly, I don’t think the interesting part is just about money. It’s about having a choice.
We’ve spent years using platforms where anyone can compete for our attention, often without giving us anything in return. Maybe it’s time to rethink how that works.
Your time has value. Your attention has value. And your inbox shouldn’t have to be an open door for everyone.
The internet has become very good at capturing our attention. Maybe the next step is giving us more control over it.
That’s one of the ideas that makes me interested in what Liberdus is building.
Your inbox. Your attention. Your rules.
#Liberdus #DigitalAttention
