This is the three minute/short version of the VIDEO that seems to have caused YouTube to ban delete my channel.
The 3 Minute Version of the VIDEO:
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We’re going to look at how the adult entertainment industry has been a powerful driver of technological innovation. Now, you might ask, what does adult content have to do with technological progress? A lot. Because there’s money in it. And where the money goes, technological advancements usually follow. Now throughout history, the adult industry has catalyzed significant advancements in technology. Starting with Gutenberg’s printing press in the 15th century.
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It revolutionized book production, but erotic literature had enough demand that it pushed printers to refine techniques for better quality and efficiency. In the 19th century, we had the advent of photography. And wouldn’t you know it, people were taking intimate images almost right away after the first photographic systems were created. This demand drove innovations in photographic equipment, lighting and photographic techniques.
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The pattern continued with motion pictures. The adult industry’s interest in movies spurred advancements in camera technology and production methods. By the late 20th century, the video format war was the new front line for adult. Here we have VHS and Betamax. Betamax was technologically superior, but VHS had the support of the adult industry, and that helped to influence consumer adoption on a massive scale, leaving VHS the victor.
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With the rise of the internet, the adult industry was among the first to harness potential. It drove early web traffic and drove demand for higher speeds, better streaming and secure online payments. These advancements laid the groundwork for the high speed, content-rich internet we enjoy today. They influenced e-commerce. They influenced streaming systems. Most of the stuff you use on the internet was developed, at least in part, with funds generated from adult.
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So what’s the takeaway? Humans want to pass their genes on to the next generation. That’s evolutionary biology for you. And anything related to that is going to be a high priority in the brains of a lot of humans, and that includes sex. So, unsurprisingly, adult content was a huge driver of innovation. The adult industry’s pursuit of this consumer interest pushed technological boundaries and led to advancements that permeate our lives today,
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even if you never look at a single intimate image. Thank you for joining me on this brief exploration of the role of adult content in innovation. If you found this interesting, hit the link for the longform video of this and do a really deep dive. Until next time, stay engaged, stay innovative, stay curious, and stay awesome.