The pursuit of fame for fame’s sake has become an almost banal pursuit in the attention economy
The pursuit of fame for fame’s sake has become an almost banal pursuit in the attention economy
Associate Professor of Management and Organizations
Published
August 30, 2026 6:00AM (EDT)
Social media addiction. (Golden Sikorka via Getty Images)
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