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Extremely Online: Taylor Lorenz on the Rise of the Creator Economy

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The Evolution of the Creator Economy in the 2010s

This chapter examines the evolution of the creator economy during the 2010s, focusing on how platforms like YouTube and Instagram turned content creation into a legitimate profession. It highlights the rise of influencers and the empowerment of marginalized voices, while also addressing the independence and democratization of media that accompanied this shift.

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