The rise of a different kind of network

[aubieturtle]

"In 1995 there were 225 shows across British television that delivered audiences of more than 15 million. By 2005 there were none."

--Michael Grade, BBC Chairman

As more and more people use the internet for entertainment, news, and knowledge, do we risk losing the cultural ties that gave us at least a small amount of common ground?

Comments

[pacotelic]

Yep. Moving a little bit down the long tail. Not Phillip Parker down, but a lot more atomized than leave it to beaver.

[pacotelic]

And yet, we love it!

[pacotelic]

How come? laughter and etertainment seems to be one of the better values in these times. Industry is best, but how do you incent that in a career-focused, specialized economy such as ours?