But with that privilege comes responsibility. As consumers, we must recognize that our attention is the currency. Every scroll, every like, every angry comment is a vote for the kind of world we want to live in.
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In popular media, "blockbusters" and "micro-indies" thrive. The mid-budget drama ($40 million movie) is dead. Because streaming pays based on total minutes watched, only the biggest hits (action franchises) and the cheapest (reality TV) survive. The "middle" is starving. But with that privilege comes responsibility