The unspoken contract behind most professional life used to be as simple as learning how to do something, doing it well and gradually developing a reputation among people who could tell the difference. Over time, that reputation would then translate into work, money, and a degree of stability.
I can see the point being made, but I wonder how true this really is.
My main critique though is that the author's concerns seem to be somewhat a product of this hamster-wheel they are describing. Success online requires this performativeness. However, does it not also make sense to question the measuring stick being used?
Overall, I agree with you on a cosmic level, that great work tends to find its just rewards. I think cyberspace complicates this only somewhat.
Interesting. This part sticks out particularly:
I can see the point being made, but I wonder how true this really is.
My main critique though is that the author's concerns seem to be somewhat a product of this hamster-wheel they are describing. Success online requires this performativeness. However, does it not also make sense to question the measuring stick being used?
Overall, I agree with you on a cosmic level, that great work tends to find its just rewards. I think cyberspace complicates this only somewhat.