Interesting, though we must not forget that like 50% of people do not vote, probably out of disappointment. So I think people in general want more than this polarized discourse, in fact I am sure that a great deal of people are open to discussions and ideas, the problem is that the channels for these discussions just do not exist, or are bound to be exploited by corporate marketing, who view everything as an opportunity for sales, consumerism, etc. Youtube and Twitch eventually turned into clickbait-oriented model platforms, and I feel that eventually every forum or platform will succumb to this.
But we are on the eve of seeing platforms to distribute audio and video. As video compression/distribution algorithms become cheaper by the day, I see a future where YouTube and Facebook no longer have a monopoly on our digital discourse. Upon these new platforms, I believe there will be an opportunity to take a new approach.
Squaring the circle, striving to understand the other, listening rather than asserting. Well, I am grateful for the Harvest Moon this weekend- perfect pondering.
Interesting, though we must not forget that like 50% of people do not vote, probably out of disappointment. So I think people in general want more than this polarized discourse, in fact I am sure that a great deal of people are open to discussions and ideas, the problem is that the channels for these discussions just do not exist, or are bound to be exploited by corporate marketing, who view everything as an opportunity for sales, consumerism, etc. Youtube and Twitch eventually turned into clickbait-oriented model platforms, and I feel that eventually every forum or platform will succumb to this.
I agree!
But we are on the eve of seeing platforms to distribute audio and video. As video compression/distribution algorithms become cheaper by the day, I see a future where YouTube and Facebook no longer have a monopoly on our digital discourse. Upon these new platforms, I believe there will be an opportunity to take a new approach.
Squaring the circle, striving to understand the other, listening rather than asserting. Well, I am grateful for the Harvest Moon this weekend- perfect pondering.
God bless! An important weekend for reflection, especially given the 9/11 anniversary tomorrow…