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This research explores the relationship between entertainment, particularly Comedy, and the attention economy.

February 23, 2026Open Access

The Laugh Track: Compound Void Architecture in Entertainment and Attention Economy

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This research explores the relationship between entertainment, particularly Comedy, and the attention economy.
Applied the Void Framework to analyze media content
Investigated the role of parasocial bonds in children's media
Assessed streaming platform optimization as a form of void infrastructure.
Identified Comedy as a significant element in shaping parasocial bonds.
Highlighted the complexities of children's media within the attention economy.
Found that streaming platforms optimize engagement through void architecture strategies.

Abstract

Applies the Void Framework to entertainment and the attention economy. Comedy, parasocial bonds, and children's media as compound void architectures. Streaming platform optimization as void infrastructure.

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