The advent of the internet shattered this centralized model. Web 2.0 transformed passive consumers into active creators. The launch of platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and various blogging networks democratized media production. High-speed internet made video streaming viable, rendering physical media and traditional cable television increasingly obsolete. The Age of Algorithms and Fragmentation
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