One of the most obvious trends I have noticed lately is the move away from owning media content. I realize that the concept of the “cloud” has existed for quite a while , however that’s only part of the equation here.
The whole idea of being a collector is becoming more and more of a niche now that near instantaneous access to any content you can think of is available to anyone with an internet connection (i.e. 2.4 billion people). Yes, I’m generalizing here and yes there are plenty of exceptions (originals/ first edition content/art of any kind and appreciating the unique feel and sound of vinyl being just a few examples) however overall this is a significant shift.