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Local, an aesthetic: the deglobalisation of fun

The Economist: The week ahead by The Economist

Jun 16, 202622:58News & Politics

The World Cup may seem to be proof that the digital commons centralises a global audience. We find that entertainment is in fact fragmenting , with big implications for soft power. Our series examining America’s 250 year...

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Local, an aesthetic: the deglobalisation of fun is an episode from The Economist: The week ahead by The Economist. The World Cup may seem to be proof that the digital commons centralises a global audience. We find that entertainment is in f...

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Published Jun 16, 2026, 22:58 long, audio available.