I've written before about the subscription model, where users pay directly for content rather than paying with their attention. It's shown promise in areas like streaming services and some forms of journalism. By aligning the interests of content creators directly with those of their audience, rather than with advertisers, this model can incentivize the creation of higher-quality, less sensationalized content. (View Highlight)
One thing is clear - creators and consumers need to approach the attention economy with our eyes wide open. We can't keep autopiloting our way through our interactions and engagement with the media, in any form, whether social or traditional. (View Highlight)
@Westenberg The Hidden Cost of Free Content (Readwise)