Not long ago, popular media was a "top-down" experience. A handful of movie studios, record labels, and television networks acted as gatekeepers, deciding what stories were told and who became a star.
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However, we are now seeing a "globalization of content." South Korean dramas like Squid Game , Japanese anime, and Latin American music are topping charts worldwide. This shift has forced the industry to prioritize , as audiences increasingly demand stories that reflect the true complexity of the global population. The Future: AI and the Metaverse Not long ago, popular media was a "top-down" experience