Maybe to go about this in a more scientific manner, it would be useful to have examples or case studies which we can use to differentiate and focus our attention. I’m presuming we can’t know the intimate details of content creators of different types, and so we can make some assumptions and see how they hold up to scrutiny.
Something to note, as opposed to something like Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations which I read was considered by historians to be something private and not explicitly made for publication and therefore presumptuously less inauthentic compared to a contemporary account (where it might be thought to be necessary to exaggerate, show oneself in a positive light, lie by omission, etc.) the kind of information available is sorta contentious as it in itself could be used as a way to sort of market oneself.
For like categories, one obvious one would be where a content creator runs a large business with millions in revenue and no longer needs to work to maintain their quality of life, I’m thinking of Linus Tech Tips. Another would be smaller video essay makers with specialized training, someone like Super Bunnyhop, ContraPoints, or Folding Ideas. They all have some relevant experience or education which makes their work maybe exist at a lower barrier of entry. Contrast this with someone like Noah Caldwell-Gervais who as far as I know does it have any relevant education or experience.
How could each of these individuals or groups be analyzed, with what assumptions, and then assigned to being a proletarian, petty bourgeoise, labour aristocrat, etc.?
I actually don’t know mostly because I don’t know that much about the distinctions, I don’t know much ML theory, so if any comrades could share their insights (with whatever examples they choose) it would really help my understanding and learning!
EDIT: Maybe it’s worth ignoring folks who might have a special status in our community, like people who are broadly aligned with our aims (like Hasan) or are particularly unsavoury (V***h) to have a less charged analysis.
Maybe to go about this in a more scientific manner, it would be useful to have examples or case studies which we can use to differentiate and focus our attention. I’m presuming we can’t know the intimate details of content creators of different types, and so we can make some assumptions and see how they hold up to scrutiny.
Something to note, as opposed to something like Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations which I read was considered by historians to be something private and not explicitly made for publication and therefore presumptuously less inauthentic compared to a contemporary account (where it might be thought to be necessary to exaggerate, show oneself in a positive light, lie by omission, etc.) the kind of information available is sorta contentious as it in itself could be used as a way to sort of market oneself.
For like categories, one obvious one would be where a content creator runs a large business with millions in revenue and no longer needs to work to maintain their quality of life, I’m thinking of Linus Tech Tips. Another would be smaller video essay makers with specialized training, someone like Super Bunnyhop, ContraPoints, or Folding Ideas. They all have some relevant experience or education which makes their work maybe exist at a lower barrier of entry. Contrast this with someone like Noah Caldwell-Gervais who as far as I know does it have any relevant education or experience.
How could each of these individuals or groups be analyzed, with what assumptions, and then assigned to being a proletarian, petty bourgeoise, labour aristocrat, etc.?
I actually don’t know mostly because I don’t know that much about the distinctions, I don’t know much ML theory, so if any comrades could share their insights (with whatever examples they choose) it would really help my understanding and learning!
EDIT: Maybe it’s worth ignoring folks who might have a special status in our community, like people who are broadly aligned with our aims (like Hasan) or are particularly unsavoury (V***h) to have a less charged analysis.