Why do we 'take' looks and 'steal' glances, but 'give' and even 'pay' attention? (I worry the answer is too profound for me to fathom.)
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Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler Attention is so tender and caring.pic.twitter.com/oD4TcNCzeV
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Replying to @nouswaves
@KevinSimler Maybe looking and other acts of exposure are considered invasion of privacy when not agreed to.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @nouswaves
@nouswaves Yes. "Personal information" is a radically different type of resource/economic good from "attention."1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler Also you can frame with something like "stand at attention". Clear hierarchy in military.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @nouswaves
@nouswaves That's a great example. It's like the army is telling you, "Your attention belongs to us now." (Or at least to your superiors.)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @KevinSimler
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@KevinSimler also consider "he's very attentive" vs "I love the way he looks at me". Attention is service. Looking is personal consumption1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @visakanv
@KevinSimler she looked AT me vs paid attention TO me. First is more detached, independent of person/object being observed1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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