I think the big difference is that the means of production to potentially be an influencer is in the hands of everyone. It doesn't mean it's likely to happen, o

I think the big difference is that the means of production to potentially be an influencer is in the hands of everyone. It doesn't mean it's likely to happen, of course, just that it appears to be more possible. In the past, you couldn't just get on TV if you wanted to. We live in a very different world from the one of, say, 50 years ago. In today's world, there is a belief that all it takes to become successful is your mindset (i.e. ideas like "The Secret"), that coupled with everyone having the technology to actually reach people, I think gives the impression that anybody can win the lottery of fame.