“The Writers Guild of America, representing scriptwriters in Hollywood, is sending its members to the picket line starting today, declaring that its members are facing an “existential crisis” in terms of wages and job opportunities. This has happened before and it always seems to be worked out eventually. (The last Writers Guild strike lasted 100 days.) But perhaps this time it’s going to be different. Emerging technologies have significantly changed the way the entertainment industry operates, including how it is monetized. “
