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Acknowledging the financial realities of content creation, Burns is transparent about his reliance on sponsorships, but aims to use them judiciously. Ideally, he seeks to establish a thriving Patreon community as a more sustainable funding model. By aiming to increase his paid patron base, he hopes to reduce his dependency on sponsors and instead focus on fulfilling content for his audience.
Moreover, he plans to launch educational initiatives, such as a reading group focusing on the works of Friedrich Jameson. In this way, he honors his background as a philosophy professor while striving to democratize access to complex theories for a wider audience, creating a learning space that’s inclusive and engaging.