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Supplementary Material 17: American Dreams, YouTube Algorithms, and Poisonous Plastics
Decoding the Gurus
The YouTube Content Creator's Dilemma
This chapter explores the challenges YouTube content creators face, such as the pressure to produce popular content while managing viewer expectations and algorithm demands. It examines the addictive nature of performance metrics and the phenomenon of 'audience capture', emphasizing the tension between virality and quality. The conversation critiques the motivations behind online success, questioning if it truly reflects merit or is a product of algorithmic rewards, with reflections on its impact on public discourse.
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