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"It seems as though nothing feels original anymore… and it’s not because human beings forgot how to create. So why is that? What’s going on?
In this video, we consider why modern culture keeps remixing the same ideas. Pop culture seems to be no match for the internet’s global feed and algorithms that reward familiarity. Meanwhile, Hollywood’s risk-aversion and AI’s impact certainly hasn’t helped.
But it’s not all doom and gloom, as we also look at where originality is still thriving and what it takes to actually find it again - spoiler: you just have to look."
~ Coin Bureau
This video explores the stagnation of modern pop culture, arguing that the internet, algorithms, and financial risk aversion have collectively stifled human creativity. It explains how digital platforms have collapsed local trends into a single global fire hose, rewarding imitation over distinctiveness and encouraging creators to follow templated formats to satisfy engagement-driven algorithms. The narrative further examines how major Hollywood studios and music labels now rely on sequels and remakes to guarantee profits in an increasingly expensive and uncertain market, a trend exacerbated by the rise of generative AI that floods the system with low-cost, derivative content. Despite this gloomy outlook, Guy concludes on a more optimistic note by highlighting the continued success of independent films and games, suggesting that while originality is harder to find, it still flourishes in smaller, risk-taking spaces.
0:00 Intro
1:19 The Internet Changed Everything
5:15 Algorithm Overlords
10:20 Risk Aversion Is Killing Big Movies
13:43 AI Adding Fuel To The Fire
17:47 There’s Hope For The Future
Source - Coin Bureau Finance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q40FSjtcRvQ
Disclaimer: This video is provided for informational purposes only, and not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.
