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#89 - The enigma of Internet fame


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Simba's "Clickonomics" explores the paradoxical nature of internet fame. The book argues that online fame, cultivated through curated online personas and algorithmic boosts, creates an illusion of intimacy that is ultimately isolating for both the famous and their audience. This manufactured closeness reflects the audience's desires and aspirations, creating a feedback loop where the audience's needs shape the online personality, and vice versa. Ultimately, the text suggests internet fame is a collective illusion, a reflection of our own longing for connection and perfection.

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