The unthinkable scenario unfolded something like this: The ability to share content wouldn’t shrink, it would grow. Walled gardens would prove unpopular. Digital advertising would reduce inefficiencies, and therefore profits. Dislike of micropayments would prevent widespread use. People would resist being educated to act against their own desires. Old habits of advertisers and readers would not transfer online.
Excellent article by Clay Shirky.
This article articulates the current crisis in journalism pretty well. I’ve been meaning to post my thoughts re: death of print, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. If you have time, check out this article and leave some comments here to jump-start the discussion.
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