Fascinating! I love the creativity, the innovation. This is when I feel excited about technology and the possibilities for the good it can do.

Two essays... combined beautifully envisioning a way in which creators are able to make a living due to direct support from 'true fans'.

“With the advent of ubiquitous peer-to-peer communication and payment systems — also known as the web today — everyone has access to excellent tools that allow anyone to sell directly to anyone else in the world. “

“The takeaway: 1,000 true fans is an alternative path to success other than stardom. Instead of trying to reach the narrow and unlikely peaks of platinum bestseller hits, blockbusters, and celebrity status, you can aim for direct connection with a thousand true fans.”

What creator would not want to take part in the passion economy? This is an area I am fascinated by searching the alternatives and the ways in which creators can provide immense value to their 'select' paying fans. It is tough to navigate due to the ad-driven big tech conglomerates, but there is a truly wondrous side of the web that is now being envisioned one creator at a time and I am going to do whatever I can to get involved.

Patreon & Substack are two avenues in which I know creators are able to get paid directly from their audience, and seem to be garnering some more buzz as of lately. If anyone has any additional reads/resources that follow this content's suit, please send them my way!