Interesting points in an article by Ted Gioia. This is a very believeable trend — but this is not recent. Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television had already established some of consequences of television (which was arguably the first zombie-like interface for human entertainment? Plus, the situationists were also very keen on this.

We’re witnessing the birth of a post-entertainment culture. And it won’t help the arts. In fact, it won’t help society at all.

The fastest growing sector of the culture economy is distraction. Or call it scrolling or swiping or wasting time or whatever you want. But it’s not art or entertainment, just ceaseless activity.