- Robert Downey Jr. has strongly criticised influencer culture, dismissing the notion that content creators will be the "stars of the future" as "absolute horses***".
- The Marvel actor described influencers as "evangelical hucksters of the information age", noting how celebrity can now be created without significant effort.
- He shared how influencer culture has impacted his family, citing his 13-year-old son's engagement with gaming streams and requests for donations.
- Despite his criticisms, Downey Jr. acknowledged that some influencers are "grounded" and play an integral role in film promotion.
- He also reflected on his own cautious approach to social media, aiming to avoid being "consumed" by internet culture or manufacturing his online persona.
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