Content is the commodification of creativity.
The purpose of art is to express oneself deeply, while the purpose of content is to garner attention quickly
Content is the piecemealing and packaging of art so that it can be delivered at regular intervals to satisfy the needs of the attention economy. In an era where media is forever abundant, content is what people create to show and remind others that they exist.
Art and content are not synonymous. The purpose of art is to express oneself deeply, while the purpose of content is to garner attention quickly. Art follows a pace that is set internally, while content adheres to expectations that are set externally. - Scott Belsky, h/t to Lawrence to make me aware of this.
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