The Creator Spotlight Podcast

Ep. 20: Is the internet getting better or worse? (ft. Ernie Smith of Tedium)

Jul 25, 2024
Guest
Ernie Smith
In this conversation, Ernie Smith, an experienced writer with a decade's worth of insights from his newsletter Tedium, shares his unique journey in online content creation. He dives into the technical challenges of coding newsletters and why he prefers DIY over platforms. Ernie laments the fading personality of the internet amidst rising commercialization, while also discussing the delicate balance between creativity and structured deadlines. He contemplates the future of the creator economy, emphasizing the need for integrity and innovation in a saturated digital landscape.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Navigating the Technical Challenges of Newsletter Creation
03:16 • 2min
3
The Shift from Creativity to Commerce in Social Media
05:37 • 13min
4
The Balance of Creativity and Structure
18:58 • 13min
5
Navigating the Creator Economy
31:39 • 12min
6
Navigating Internet Accessibility: The Dual Edge of Democracy and Integrity
43:28 • 2min
7
Navigating Content Creation and Sustainability
45:01 • 6min