第四 post: Superstars or influencers

This post is not about evaluating earning power between idols from 2010s and IG/Youtube applauded now. It is a reflection on how the world has evolved like it did.

1. Movie stars or funny Tik Toks

The 2015 Australian Actors’ Wellbeing Study found that almost 40% of actors surveyed had difficulty shaking off intense emotional and/or physical roles. I always wondered if a good actor gets used to unscripted/non-dramatic life, or thinking normally hurts more than stunts. Tik Tok is a direct form of self-expression and the audience is also entertained, it really saves performers from high-pressure sacrifices that might only translate in box office ratings.

2. Musicians or online DJ's

Anyone can publish their talents via i.e. Soundcloud and they are appreciated as many people recognize more than one god/goddess on stage/in record shops.

3. Masterchefs or cooking videos

Food is the hardest thing to value even though it is the most abundantly sold at whatever price it was yesterday. Cooking videos might not change your opinions but I think you can tell what it's about with simpler vocabulary.

4. Socialites or beauty influencers on IG

Beautiful girls on IG are less judged unless they "do something", isn't it the opposite for socialites?

5. Sports stars or gym influencers

If your goal is to emulate your favorite sports star, you could reap more benefit from following a famous gym influencer who talks about training.

6. Talk show hosts or informed channels

Talk shows are still less biased/opinionated than many Youtube channels, maybe because they don't involve audience as much.

The conclusion is not that anyone can become rich and popular once they master social media programs for users. But the happiness of professionals are undervalued if you compare their agendas with what most humans choose if they could succeed (with less effort) or respect mental health.