> 1. Masterclass is $20/month. The "masses" can absolutely afford it. It's not really a barrier for entry. Agree with your other points, but disagree on this -

> 1. Masterclass is $20/month. The "masses" can absolutely afford it. It's not really a barrier for entry. Agree with your other points, but disagree on this - there are plenty of people who can't afford this kind of subscription (e.g. most materially poor countries in the world, which make up billions of people).