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A lot of people love gaming, what if you could turn a hobby into a career? In a global sector that already generates over $190 billion annually, the question seems inevitable: can this passion realistically become a sustainable career in Portugal? At first glance, the signs are encouraging. The number of game studios in Portugal has been growing, now exceeding two hundred, while industry revenue has increased significantly in recent years. This suggests a developing ecosyste

First, in order to discuss the economy of distraction, it is important to consider the economy of attention. This concept introduced by Herbert Simon suggests that the problem of information overload is an economic one. In today’s hyperconnected world, human attention has become a commodity. Companies spend thousands of euros just to get 5 seconds of our attention on social media platforms. Digital apps are deliberately engineering strategies to keep us engaged through infini

How many times will the author write “gambling” in this article? This question is not open for “prediction” on neither Polymarket nor Kalshi, the two most popular platforms for prediction markets. But it could be. Just like virtually anything, ranging from when world powers will strike foreign countries to what will be the date of Taylor Swift’s wedding. Prediction markets are essentially financial platforms in which users are allowed to trade contracts that pay out depending