The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: Lonely Fans
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Sep 6, 2025 Dive into the economics of loneliness as OnlyFans reveals its success and the isolation felt by its users. Discover how technology, while connecting us, can also drive us apart. The discussion shifts to personal responsibility, emphasizing how taking charge of your time can lead to greater efficiency. Explore actionable strategies to reclaim your time in a distraction-heavy world. It’s a thought-provoking reflection on our digital landscape and its impact on human connection.
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OnlyFans As Digital Feudalism
- OnlyFans monetizes loneliness by enabling paid digital intimacy at massive scale.
- A tiny share of creators and whales capture most revenue, creating digital feudalism.
Extreme Revenue Concentration
- Revenue concentrates heavily at the top: the top 0.1% take most payments while average creators earn little.
- Private messages and a few whales drive the platform's economics, not broad subscriptions.
Loneliness Is A Deadly Public-Health Problem
- Loneliness is a global public-health crisis with mortality comparable to heavy smoking.
- Social isolation reduces productivity, increases turnover, and burdens health systems economically.