youtube vs cinema in the attention economy
Oct 11, 2024•16 min•Ep. 8
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Episode description
Summary
In this episode, Vimoh explores the decline of interest in the Star Wars franchise and the rise of YouTube as the dominant streaming platform. He discusses how the attention economy affects the quality of cinema, leading to a crisis in storytelling. Vimoh reflects on the nostalgia for 90s cinema and the pressures faced by filmmakers in the current digital landscape, ultimately questioning the future of storytelling in an age driven by fast content consumption.
00:00 The Decline of Star Wars Interest
02:58 YouTube: The Dominant Streaming Platform
05:48 The Impact of the Attention Economy on Cinema
12:07 The Future of Storytelling in the Digital Age
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