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the internet era of culture is a contest between the old model of top-down elite tastemakers telling you what's good and the new numbers-driven viral creator ecosystem in which algorithmic feeds tell you what you like

Underemployment among college graduates is a rising issue in countries like the US, where a university has been perceived as a vehicle for economic mobility.

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Whereas a firm might be able to qualify for a small business loan or working capital line, an individual would need to take a personal loan with a guarantee against their sole and family assets, even if the money would be used for their business... For example, Substack Pro gives writers an advance payment to support them branching out on their own... See more

Traditional and institutional brands and retailers will continue to lose market share to local retailers and community-based shopping platforms.

Zebra IQ, for example, is a VIP membership platform where creators can try out experimental content on a smaller, devoted audience, as opposed to pursuing virality for the sake of ad impressions.