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Trust in Institutions Over Individuals: The Rise of Curators
Over the last two decades, there has been a shift in trust from large institutions to individuals due to personal connections fostered through social media. However, in an era overwhelmed by unreliable information, known as 'slop,' this trend may reverse. Individuals may grow increasingly skeptical of information from random social media faces and seek trusted, vetted sources, leading to a resurgence in faith in established institutions like news organizations and governments. This shift could also indicate a transition from a creator-driven economy to a curator-driven economy, where status and trustworthiness favor those who appropriately filter and present information.