Arnold Kinney explores the perplexing yet thrilling world of content creation on Medium, juxtaposing it with his experiences as a coder fueled by coffee and the occasional tequila. He discusses the challenges and intricacies of navigating the platform's technology, such as SEO and algorithm changes, while humorously comparing these tools to a know-it-all college friend. Kinney appreciates Medium's democratic nature, allowing anyone to publish and potentially get noticed amidst a sea of writers. He also touches on the financial aspects of writing on Medium and the evolving nature of digital content consumption, hinting at future technologies like virtual reality and blockchain that could transform how content is interacted with and protected.
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