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- The author describes an experience of seeing Michelangelo’s David and humorously notes that labeling such art as 'content' is absurd.
- Bill Gates’ 1996 essay 'Content is King' is cited as a key moment that popularized the term 'content' for commercializing creative work.
- The author reflects on their own journey as an indie business owner, questioning the use of corporate jargon like 'content', 'traffic', and 'distribution channel'.
- Avoiding business terms led to a mindset shift, emphasizing human connections (e.g., 'readers' instead of 'traffic') and authenticity in creative work.
- The conclusion encourages people to consciously choose their own terms for their work, rather than adopting language imposed by business culture.