Media diet

Here’s a thorny one: journalism needs paying, yet we grew up on free media. I pick over a long MetaFilter thread on piracy and paywalls, explain why Nature and Science differ, call out Elsevier’s $50 article fee, namecheck Sci-Hub and confess to fortnight YouTube fasts and pausing the Blob.

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Rolly's Take

For the person who navigates the tangled web of media ethics, weighing curiosity against the cost of access. This blog resonates deeply with those questioning the value of information in a world saturated with both noise and insight, inviting reflection on how we consume knowledge. It’s a space where the restless mind can pause, ponder, and perhaps discover that less truly can be more.