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.
