Tectonic Shifts in TV with Doug Shapiro

JAN 27, 202556 MIN
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Tectonic Shifts in TV with Doug Shapiro

JAN 27, 202556 MIN

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<p>This week let’s settle back to our sofas, grab our remote controls and work out what to watch with Doug Shapiro, among the most prominent voices in the world of television and its tech disrupters. His clear and concise work, all available to watch and read on his website is the go to for thousands.</p><br><p>For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at <a href="http://bubbletroublepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bubbletroublepodcast.com</a></p><p>You can learn more about Richard at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/</a></p><p>More on Will Page at: <a href="https://pivotaleconomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pivotaleconomics.com</a></p><p>(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)</p><br><p>In this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts delve into the intricacies of media disruption with Doug Shapiro, a prominent voice in TV, economics, and tech. Celebrating over a century of their show's success, they explore topics such as the supply and demand curve changes, the potential of AI in content creation, and the future of media companies amidst technological advancements. Shapiro offers insights into the tectonic shifts affecting the industry, from the rise of new media over traditional formats to the economic implications of infinite content in a world of fixed demand. The discussion also touches on intellectual property, the ethics surrounding AI, and the challenges faced by incumbents in adapting to rapid innovation.</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:42 Part One</p><p>00:49 Guest Introduction: Doug Shapiro</p><p>01:12 Doug Shapiro's Career Journey</p><p>02:12 The Evolution of Media Consumption</p><p>03:50 Supply and Demand in Media</p><p>07:19 Generative AI and Content Creation</p><p>10:32 The Future of Media Distribution</p><p>23:09 The Creator Economy and Power Laws</p><p>27:13 Part Two</p><p>27:30 Hollywood vs. Big Tech</p><p>30:00 AI's Impact on Hollywood: A Double-Edged Sword</p><p>30:44 Disruption in the Entertainment Industry</p><p>31:23 The Future of High-End Content</p><p>32:06 AI as a Productivity Tool in Hollywood</p><p>32:46 The Rise of AI-Enabled Studios</p><p>33:43 Introducing Sora: The Future of Content Creation</p><p>35:14 The Turing Test in Video Content</p><p>38:22 Local Content vs. Global Tent Poles</p><p>40:21 The Copyright Conundrum</p><p>41:56 The Dirty Deal: Media and Tech Collusion</p><p>48:06 The Fair Use Debate</p><p>50:59 Disruption is Hard: Lessons from Netflix</p><p>54:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook</p><p>55:42 Credits</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>