Setting the Wayback Machine to 1995: "Cheap Speech and What It Will Do": Democratization and Diversification + Shift of Control from Intermediaries
Briefly

The article discusses the impact of emerging media technology on the First Amendment, highlighting how new technologies could democratize and diversify access to information. Although these advancements will empower both wealthy and poorer speakers, making their speech more globally available, achieving actual audience engagement may still often depend on advertising and promotion. Wealth will not be as dominant a factor in this new landscape, though it will still play a significant role. The balance of power shifts away from traditional intermediaries towards individual speakers and listeners.
"The new technologies I outlined will democratize the information marketplace, making it more accessible to both poor and rich speakers, increasing diversity."
"Wealth will remain relevant in the new information structure, but it will be a good deal less relevant than it is today."
Read at Reason.com
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