

The Speed of the Internet
Apr 24, 2024
Rushkoff breaks from traditional publishing schedules to focus on quality content. Discusses challenges in content creation, AI in writing, and maintaining creative ownership. Emphasizes human-centered approach in the digital age. Promotes ethical manufacturing practices and high-end goods.
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Breaking from the Pace
- Douglas Rushkoff is finding it difficult to maintain the pace of internet content creation.
- He suggests we should choose what influences us.
Unsustainable Pace
- Internet platforms and capitalism encourage rapid content creation through algorithms and subscriptions.
- This pace can be unsustainable for thoughtful, in-depth work.
Accelerating Grind
- The internet's pace accelerates with platform growth, demanding more content and cross-posting.
- This acceleration is driven by the platforms' need for exponential profit growth.