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The underlying causes for these shifts are anecdotal but ubiquitous. Curts himself has observed numerous colleagues from his previous life in magazine journalism facing the stark reality of decreased job opportunities, particularly as legacy print media has dwindled. The sustainable careers that once flourished in a vibrant magazine industry are now shadows of their former selves—many publications have either shut down or have been left with lean operational staff. This phenomenon extends beyond journalism; the film and advertising sectors face similar challenges.