To prevent churn (subscribers canceling), platforms must constantly offer "new." This has led to a glut of mediocre content—shows canceled after one season, movies that feel like algorithmic checklists. Paradoxically, while there is more content than ever, finding good content requires a PhD in interface navigation.
The rise of broadband internet and social platforms shattered that pyramid. YouTube (launched 2005) democratized video production. Streaming services (Netflix’s pivot in 2007) decoupled content from linear schedules. Twitter and TikTok turned every user into a critic and a curator. AsiaXXXTour.2023.Jessica.Guerra.Onlyping.XXX.10...
The power of entertainment content today lies not just in the creation, but in the curation. As consumers, we are no longer just watching the show; we are the show—reacting, remixing, and recirculating content in an endless Ouroboros of engagement. YouTube (launched 2005) democratized video production