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alpha0 · 4705 days ago · link · · parent · post: John R. MacArthur: Internet con men ravage publishing
Production != Reproduction.
The crux of the matter appears to be a complete undervaluation of the cost and effort of production of informational products, given that "reproduction" costs of information is "negligible ". History has a funny way of surprising folks. It may turn out that serious producers of mind products will seek wealthy patrons (like in the old days) and the rest of us prols will never get to see or hear their creative works.