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> and it's frankly disconcerting how much power certain people hold over society in the media industry

Without disagreeing, most people don't cling to power. They very willingly find someone likeable and give their power to them.

There are always going to be people with a disconcerting amount of power. One of the internet's more transformative facets is that now literally everyone has access to a channel where they can stand up and be that likeable person without being vetted by the media establishment.



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