
The best part of FAST TV is the choice it takes away

Forget Peak TV, Here Comes Infinite TV
dougshapiro.medium.com
Why? Because even though we may not “own” something like cable TV, that trial offer has endowed us with a sense of ownership.
Dan Ariely • Dollars and Sense
Live content is rapidly becoming the most entertaining form of content today, yet discovery is a major bottleneck for creators and consumers — it’s nearly impossible for consumers to find what they want to watch, when they want to watch it. Content is now spread across a myriad of different platforms — from Facebook Live, Instagram Live and YouTube... See more
Ashley Brasier • Did you see that live stream?
What Netflix and Spotify both did was dress up this obviously better consumer experience with an interface and a proposition that was (1) legal and (2) worth paying for in big chunks. And we all did.
Sacha Meyers • Bitcoin Is Venice: Essays on the Past and Future of Capitalism
Today, the way we consume content is fundamentally changing. We no longer patiently wait for our favorite movie or shows to be released in theaters or on TV. We follow the actors of our favorite shows doggedly on Twitter, look for hints about the show on their Instagram page. We group chat with our friends about which actors were chosen, what plot ... See more