The emergence of TikTok marked a significant shift in the Internet's distribution of communication and creativity. Instead of traditional follower subscription feeds, platforms like TikTok introduced algorithmically curated feeds like the 'For You' feed. This new format focuses on showing users content that the platform predicts they will watch, instead of content from creators they have subscribed to. This shift has influenced other platforms such as Instagram and YouTube to adopt similar algorithmic feed structures.
The Minimalists sit down with the founder of Patreon, Jack Conte, to discuss the death of the follower, earning a living from creative work, why the joy of creating is often ruined by the demands of revenue, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
What’s the minimalist-approved way to ethically promote my creative work? (1:57)
If you could earn a living doing anything in the world, what would it be? (21:56)
What two new segments are coming to The Minimalists Private Podcast? (43:50)
Listener insight: a poem about decluttering. (45:41)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast