Jenny Odell

Jenny Odell is an American artist, writer, and former lecturer at Stanford University whose work explores attention, ecology, and modern technology. Living in California, her multimedia art installations and critical writing examine how human attention is harvested and commodified.

She achieved international literary acclaim as the author of the bestselling book How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, which offers a philosophical and practical manifesto for stepping off the digital treadmill to reconnect with physical places and community.

Odell’s thoughtful critique of modern digital culture has resonated deeply with readers seeking respite from hyper-connectivity. She continues to write and lecture on art, ecology, and mindful awareness.