: Algorithmic demands often force creators to prioritize quantity over quality.
Live events (Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, WWE’s Wrestlemania) are booming because they offer scarcity and community in a world of digital abundance. Meanwhile, AI-generated content threatens to flood the zone with cheap knock-offs, forcing us to value "human authenticity" even more.
Furthermore, the line between creator and consumer is gone. A teenager with a CapCut template can remix a movie trailer into a new genre. A fan on TikTok can write a musical about The Hunger Games that goes viral.