Sponsors be whack. Also, for clarity, I am not going after any of the creators I mention in this video!! I love their work and I want them to continue to make fun things. Please do not harass anyone because of my choice here.
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Parasocial relationships - https://www.ourmental.health/screen-time-sanity/youtubes-parasocial-paradox-the-illusion-of-intimacy
Word of mouth vs ads - https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/2353-consumer-ad-trust.html
Loneliness epidemic - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/12/24/loneliness-epidemic-u-s-surgeon-general-solution/71971896007/
Patreon vs Apple - https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/12/24218629/patreon-membership-ios-30-percent-apple-tax
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▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬
00:00 Sponsors and the Nature of Parasocial Relationships
06:03 Why Projects Stop Being Fun
09:42 Patreon, YouTube Members, Ko-Fi (only if you want)