views from the crossroads of digital culture + commerce by Briaan L. Barron
From Coworking Hubs (Back) to Country Clubs: The Price of Belonging
What we’re witnessing now is a pivot away from inclusivity, the dominant ethos of the 2010s, back toward exclusivity as cultural currency. Membership isn’t about belonging; it’s about stratification. Who can enter, who can afford, who can align themselves with the “haves.”
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.”