I've been seeing a lot takes like this.

Summary: Tech makes creation cheaper but attention is zero-sum, which incentivizes less risk taking. There is no shortage of great music, but it is more difficult for it to break through. Same seems true of all art & information.

I've been seeing a lot takes like this.

Summary: Tech makes creation cheaper but attention is zero-sum, which incentivizes less risk taking. There is no shortage of great music, but it is more difficult for it to break through. Same seems true of all art & information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bZ0OSEViyo

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The democratization of creation through tech is indeed a double-edged sword. While barriers to entry are lower, the vast sea of content makes it harder to gain visibility. Innovation faces a paradox—we need more risk-takers, yet the crowded space pressures creators to play it safe.