This is referred to as “downcycling”, and isn’t limited to content. It happens with lots of stuff.
It’s actually quite common, and, usually, a good way to extend the life of things rather than just throwing them away.
this post was submitted on 03 Jun 2024
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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
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- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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It's disappointing that the trend is downward. I wanted to type "nuh-uh!" but I'm having trouble thinking of counter examples. Sad.
That's universal entropy for you. Everything will always decays downward, even social constructs and media.
This isn't about content, but upcycling is a thing. You can have somewhat fashionable and stylish products made from what would otherwise be waste.
Tarantino's whole career wants a word.
The music industry is rife with this.
Subjectively for the better or worse.
Content never really dies, it's just recycled to lower and lower tiers.
Content never dies, its just recycled lower and lower tears.
I’m embarrassed to say it took me 3 panels to realize the problem wasn’t just my shit internet connection
The trickle down meme economy.
Or does content only die when it's recycled for the last time?
"Remember Red, content is a good thing, and no good thing ever dies" -The "Shawshank" dude
Good original content is incredibly difficult to create. Remixing existing content is an important part of this process.
Content never really dies, it's just recycled to lower and lower resolutions.