For decades, popular media was governed by traditional gatekeepers—film studios, record labels, and television networks. These entities decided what reached the masses, creating a relatively unified cultural lexicon. Today, the "mainstream" is being redefined by streaming platforms and social media algorithms. While this has allowed for a massive influx of diverse voices and niche genres, it has also led to "hyper-individualized" consumption. Two people sitting in the same room may inhabit entirely different media universes, their tastes dictated by personalized feeds rather than a shared national broadcast. The Rise of the Prosumer
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