The paradox here is wild: the very platforms amplifying critiques of billionaire control are themselves billionaire-owned infrastrucure. The 'creator economy' basically flips labor risk onto individuals while platforms extract the value, kinda like how Uber did with drivers. I've seen this firsthand with folks chasing algorithmic validation instead of building anything durable or meaningful beyond next week's engagment spike.
The paradox here is wild: the very platforms amplifying critiques of billionaire control are themselves billionaire-owned infrastrucure. The 'creator economy' basically flips labor risk onto individuals while platforms extract the value, kinda like how Uber did with drivers. I've seen this firsthand with folks chasing algorithmic validation instead of building anything durable or meaningful beyond next week's engagment spike.
Exactly!