"The only real choice left is whether to be on it or under it. Every generation has had its reckoning. When the internet swallowed the newspaper industry, 'in memoriam' op-eds were everywhere. But they were premature. Journalism didn't die - it mutated."
"Writers who once filed stories to editors now build audiences directly through newsletters and platforms like Substack and Medium, sometimes reaching more readers than a mid-sized metro daily ever did. The form collapsed but the function survived."
"Books told a similar story, though not the one most people remember. E-book sales exploded through 2014, then leveled off, showing that adaptation is key in the face of technological change."
The resistance to technological change often feels permanent, but it is not. Concerns about technology and AI warrant serious discussions. Generations have faced similar reckonings, such as the internet's impact on journalism, which transformed rather than ended the industry. Writers adapted by building direct audiences through new platforms. The evolution of books also reflects this trend, with e-book sales surging before stabilizing. Embracing change is essential, as the freight train of technology has already left the station.
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