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by harpiaharpyja 1342 days ago
Well it could matter, in this hypothetical case where the public is directly funding journalists, because the public is not homogenous. I think there is a possible world where an ecosystem of journalism could develop.

So yes, each individual would be beholden to their audience. But it would be much healthier than everyone being beholden to the much smaller collection of groups who pull the strings of influence in our present situation.

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> I think there is a possible world where an ecosystem of journalism could develop.

I think it's a recipe for insular bubbles.