What Works EP 497: Please Support My Work
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May 29, 2025 The discussion kicks off with the financial realities of supporting creators in today's economy, revealing the challenges they face. It delves into the fragile relationship between creator support and traditional charity, highlighting vulnerabilities. The future of media organizations is scrutinized, emphasizing the need for genuine support rather than profit motives. There's also a compelling look at how storytelling shapes desires and societal beliefs, advocating for narratives that empower communities. Plus, a seminar for creative thinkers promises to enhance critical thinking through adventurous exploration.
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Support vs Capitalism
- Support is a non-capitalist word stretched to fit capitalist exchanges like creator subscriptions.
- This shift reveals how people emotionally and financially fill gaps left by failing markets.
Hidden Subscription Overload
- Many pay for far more newsletters and creator subscriptions than they realize.
- Tara and others found their actual subscription counts much higher than estimated.
Why We Pay for Newsletters
- People pay creator subscriptions mainly to support creators amid media industry decline.
- However, this financial support does nothing to change the underlying exploitative system.
