Joan Westenberg on Nostr: We have confused popularity with skill. The number of hearts, likes, and followers ...
We have confused popularity with skill. The number of hearts, likes, and followers determine a writer's worth - not the quality of their prose. Clickbait headlines and controversial opinions generate more engagement than disciplined writing ever could.
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