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For decades, this was a one-way street. Studios produced, networks distributed, and audiences consumed. The definition of "popular media" was dictated by a select few gatekeepers—executives in boardrooms deciding what was fit for the public. But the digital revolution shattered this paradigm. The internet did not just change the distribution of entertainment content; it democratized its creation. The rise of platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram signaled a pivot from "High Art" produced by institutions to "Low Art" (or rather, "Peer Art") produced by individuals.
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However, the 20th century marked the explosion of mass media. Radio brought voices into the living room, creating a shared national consciousness. Cinema created the "star system," elevating actors to the status of demigods. Television solidified the concept of "prime time," synchronizing the daily rhythms of millions of people. For decades, this was a one-way street