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> we have to find a different kind of social contract to survive on I do believe we already have that. Open any kind of news website and it'll be all over you.
by xlii 9y ago
> we have to find a different kind of social contract to survive on
I do believe we already have that. Open any kind of news website and it'll be all over you.
This new social contract is entertainment. I know it is right now considered "work" as well, but to think about it, most of it doesn't contribute in any other way that helps other people (most often - workforce) kill time. Celebrities, tv & internet personalities earn not because they do only because they are.
Some time ago being a celebrity or internet personality would gain you a huge pile of cash. Right now that starts to get watered down. You can get reasonable known YouTuber show on your sons or daughters birthday party for reasonable amount just because there is so much content that fan fragmentation starts to show up.
What I believe we're seeing is world transitioning from "live to work" to "live to work or entertain those who work" with sad turn to "entertainment through hate" happening lately...