The author is defining "culture" as megacorp-owned content, which is absurdly reductive. It's an ivory-tower view, that he's seemingly railing against, but can't put his finger on because he's strictly of the tower. On the other hand, there is so much derivative CRAP out there, good word.

Problem is, good entertainment is still happening locally, but (hey author,) you need to get off your ass to find it. Bands, comedians, actors, etc. who you haven't heard of unless you're actively attending -- with tens to hundreds of audience members. Statistically, it isn't even a blip. But it's the "culture" the author finds missing. The revolution will not be televised.