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Distribution Shapes Culture
- Media changes culture by focusing on distribution and advertising.
- Distribution determines the media we consume and shapes cultural trends.
Amazon Transformed Book Distribution
- Book distribution shifted from booksellers to Amazon's unlimited shelf space.
- Anyone can publish a book anytime, removing traditional gatekeepers.
Media Consumption Dynamics
- Filter bubbles, the long tail, and curation shape our media consumption.
- Scarcity enforces quality; abundance risks cultural coarsening.