views from the crossroads of digital culture + commerce by Briaan L. Barron
The ‘Community’ Industrial Complex: What’s Lost When Brands Commodify Connection
When scale is the goal, genuine connection may be the cost. Growth-minded memberships, festivals, and events all promise “community,” but can they actually deliver?
Public Art + Media is Losing Funding, and You Want to Start Another Relationship Podcast?
“We’re watching legacy institutions crumble while new media empires are being built on vibes and virality. That’s a problem and an opportunity.”