I think the dissagregation of audiences is also related to the rise of identity politics, which has been both a cause and an effect.
As the idea of a singular monoculture is deprecated, previously marginalized voices and audiences are served.
The conservative reaction to this is to force a return to a nostalgic idealization of a utopia with three tv channels, which is impossible, so they’re ironically becoming their own niche audience.
Great piece, as usual.
I think the dissagregation of audiences is also related to the rise of identity politics, which has been both a cause and an effect.
As the idea of a singular monoculture is deprecated, previously marginalized voices and audiences are served.
The conservative reaction to this is to force a return to a nostalgic idealization of a utopia with three tv channels, which is impossible, so they’re ironically becoming their own niche audience.