People vs Algorithms The Gravity of Platforms
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Jan 25, 2024 The podcast discusses the decline of the media industry, layoffs at The Los Angeles Times, and the end of Pitchfork. It explores the motivations behind content consumption and the generational divide in music preferences. The challenges faced by media companies and the role of gatekeepers in the music industry are also discussed. The podcast explores the challenges of subscription-centered media companies and cultural problems in the tech industry. The power of influencers, sports, and high fidelity audio are also mentioned.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Lessons for the News Media Business and the Motivations Behind Content
02:06 • 2min
The Decline of the Media Industry and the Generational Divide in Music Preferences
03:37 • 2min
Price Differences in Zins and the Challenges Faced by Media Companies
05:19 • 2min
Demise of Pitchfork and the Role of Gatekeepers in the Music Industry
06:56 • 11min
Challenges of Achieving Success with a Subscription-Centered Media Company
17:38 • 22min
Cultural Problems in the Tech Industry and the Perception of Google
39:15 • 9min
The Power of Influencers, Sports, Green Tea, and High Fidelity
48:01 • 6min