{"title":"Chris Hayes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Chris Hayes collection, an intriguing selection of literary works that captivates with its imaginative storytelling and profound characters. Chris Hayes, a noteworthy author, has made a mark in the literary world with his unique voice and ability to weave gripping narratives. Known for his unconventional approach, Hayes crafts tales that often delve into the intricacies of human emotion, creating stories that resonate with readers on a personal level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Sirens Call\u003c\/em\u003e, which exemplifies Hayes' talent for blending mystery with a touch of the mystical. This book draws readers into a world where reality and the supernatural effortlessly intertwine, leaving an indelible mark long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough Chris Hayes' works may not be easily pigeonholed into a single genre, their rich depth and compelling plots make them a worthwhile read for anyone seeking to explore beyond the ordinary. Whether you're a dedicated fan of the fantastical or simply in search of a thought-provoking narrative, the Chris Hayes collection promises to deliver an enriching reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sirens-call-by-chris-hayes-9781761380051","title":"The Sirens Call","description":"From the New York Times bestselling author and television and podcast host, a powerful, wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our society.\n\nWe all feel it - the distraction, the loss of focus, the addictive focus on the wrong things for too long. We bump into the zombies on their phones in the street, and sometimes they're us. We stare in pity at the four people at the table in the restaurant, all on their phones, and then we feel the buzz in our pocket. Something has changed utterly: for most of human history, the boundary between public and private has been clear, at least in theory. Now, as Chris Hayes writes, 'With the help of a few tech firms, we basically tore it down in about a decade.' Hayes argues that we are in the midst of an epoch-defining transition: attention has become a commodified resource extracted from us, and from which we are increasingly alienated.\n\nBecause there is a breaking point. Sirens are designed to compel us, and now they are going off in our bedrooms and kitchens at all hours of the day and night, doing the bidding of vast empires, the most valuable companies in history, built on harvesting human attention. The Sirens' Call is the big book we all need to wrest back control of our lives, our politics, and our future.\n\n\n\n'In short, attention is now a commodity to be appropriated - with dire implications for our private and political lives - and the smartphone is the facilitator, allowing Orwellian Trump-speak to go largely unchecked. Apart from wax, Hayes posits different ways of resisting the siren's relentless call.'\n-Cameron Woodhead and Steven Carroll, The Sydney Morning Herald\n\n'Chris Hayes's spirited new book, The Sirens' Call, takes a strong stand against the temptations of social media and information overload, on the grounds that the human attention span is ill equipped to absorb and act on such a constant stream of data. Among other things, the book ... reveals that Hayes has abandoned scrolling for the old-fashioned pleasure of reading the newspaper in print each day, which sounds like a pretty good prescription to this fan of old media.'\n-Gregory Cowles, The New York Times\n\n'In Chris Hayes's recent book, The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource, the political commentator identifies what's going on for all of us - and the dangers.'\n-Margaret Sullivan, The Guardian","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46100389658860,"sku":"9781761380051","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761380051.jpg?v=1736903374"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/chris-hayes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}