Aging, politically engaged audiences could become a significant paying base for creators offering direct, paid political commentary/access.
Aging electorates vote their age bracket's priorities.
Fans pay directly for the feeling of relationship.
If Grey Wave Politics plays out broadly
At scale, aging electorates dominate voting blocs across democracies, tilting policy and public spending toward eldercare, pensions, and age-linked benefits.
If Parasocial Paywall plays out broadly
At scale, direct-access subscriptions to creators become a mainstream spending category, monetizing the feeling of relationship itself rather than content or product.
These trends run alongside each other without colliding directly.
