The “grain of salt” with YouTube is watching with an awareness that each video seeks to make you the product. Chris Williamson is paid, and well, for those views. Being provocative feeds the algorithm and wins more views, more income. He can’t do it without you. Same with the more incel leaning fellows like Asmongold, who will tell you his income.
Guys with views in that range do this full time. It’s their job. You are their income.
90% of the popular woodworkers are selling you products even as they make you the product. In addition to other crafting channels.
It’s not altruistic. These people are getting paid.
The “grain of salt” with YouTube is watching with an awareness that each video seeks to make you the product. Chris Williamson is paid, and well, for those views. Being provocative feeds the algorithm and wins more views, more income. He can’t do it without you. Same with the more incel leaning fellows like Asmongold, who will tell you his income.
Guys with views in that range do this full time. It’s their job. You are their income.
90% of the popular woodworkers are selling you products even as they make you the product. In addition to other crafting channels.
It’s not altruistic. These people are getting paid.
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Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” - Individuals pursuing their self-interest can lead to mutual benefits for society.
I know, but chasing an algorithm twists content. People who gained viewership 10 years ago, not so much, but now?