Tag: livestreaming
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Were their degrees wasted? From graduates to fishmonger, livestreamer, tyre mechanic
Are Degrees Somehow Wasted? Rethinking Graduate Paths For many graduates, a degree feels like a passport to a stable future. Yet in today’s economy, a growing number of graduates are carving out careers far from the traditional “career ladder” they studied for. From a fishmonger to a livestreamer, a tyre mechanic to a remote worker,…
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Were Their Degrees ‘Wasted’? From Graduates to Fishmonger, Livestreamer, Tyre Mechanic
Rethinking the Degree in a Changing Economy For years, a college degree was touted as the passport to a stable, well‑paying career. Yet as the job market shifts with automation, gig work, and evolving consumer habits, many graduates find themselves charting unexpected paths. From working as a fishmonger to running livestreams and repairing tyres, the…
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When pain becomes profit: Inside China’s growing ‘sympathy economy’ in livestreaming
Introduction: turning suffering into sales Across China’s bustling livestreaming landscape, a new type of commerce has emerged: the sympathy economy. Hosts share intimate, painful stories—loss, hardship, resilience—and viewers respond with engagement, support, and purchases. What began as entertainment has evolved into a structured pathway for monetization, where emotional narratives are as valuable as the products…
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When Pain Becomes Profit: Inside China’s Growing ‘Sympathy Economy’ in Livestreaming
Introduction: The new economy of empathy Across China’s social livestreaming platforms, a subtle but powerful dynamic is unfolding. Viewers are not just buying products or watching for entertainment; they are responding to personal narratives—stories of hardship, resilience, or vulnerability—that trigger emotional engagement and financial support. This is what researchers and industry insiders are calling the…
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Live streaming hearings: De Lima blasts ICI over refusal
De Lima questions ICI’s livestream stance amid calls for transparency Rep. Leila de Lima criticized the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) for its persistent refusal to livestream its hearings, suggesting that the commission’s independence should not shield it from public accountability. In a statement issued on Saturday, Oct. 11, the Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list lawmaker…