Part 9/12:
Algorithmic Promotion of Snark: Platforms reward content that generates outrage or humor at others’ expense, not authentic expression. As one commenter notes, “everyone embraces cynicism as a way to avoid cringe,” though this avoidance often leads to emotional emptiness.
Genre and Industry Trends: Mainstream music and film prioritize spectacle and identity politics over heartfelt storytelling. The focus on diversity and representation sometimes overshadows the core human themes that made older media resonate.