The Next Track

Episode #306: Displacement and the Long Tail

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Wired editor Chris Anderson came up with the idea of "the long tail" in 2004, suggesting that older books, music, and other creative works would continue to sell in small amounts, making enough money over time for these creators to survive. He was wrong. Very wrong.

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‌Show notes:

  • Chris Anderson, The Long Tail (Wired)
  • Darkside at Coachella (unfortunately, the full video is no longer available; here's one song that's on YouTube)
  • Very Seldom Casual, on uncertain.fm

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