By late 2021, the era of the "monoculture" was officially over. Popular media transitioned from broad-appeal television shows to hyper-niche content fueled by algorithmic discovery. On platforms like TikTok and YouTube, creators began producing high-production value segments that catered to specific subcultures—from "cottagecore" aesthetics to forensic deep-dives.
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Entertainment had become ambient. Popular media was no longer an event; it was a backdrop for social commentary, reaction memes, and live commentary. By late 2021, the era of the "monoculture"