Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is a sentiment I've seen going around for the past year or two, and I couldn't resist diving in - it combines some of my favorite topics, industry stuff AND ASOIAF? Sign me up!

Special thanks to @readbykyle3082 for always being my ASOIAF fandom contact and @merphynapier42 for being my Manga contact.

Chapters
00:00 - The tweet that started it all - Is Martin to blame?
02:57 - The timeline
05:46 - The rise of social media
10:33 - The death of monoculture, rise in content, and decline in literacy
13:06 - Wait...is fantasy even declining?
20:41 - Some other experts weigh in
25:16 - Fandom culture and unfinished series
27:42 - Is this happening in other genres?
30:06 - Easy answers feel good
31:41 - The effect of George RR Martin on the fantasy genre
33:35 - Conclusion

Socials
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