The Guardian’s decision to end Lyn Gardner’s contract is a sign that our relationship with cultural criticism has shifted irrevocably in the internet age, argues Rowland Manthorpe.
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Sometimes, a work of art is so urgent, so rich, you need help to understand it. So it was that, on Tuesday, I found myself searching the internet for things to read about Childish Gambino’s This is America. There was no shortage of options. But, with some notable exceptions, they didn’t add to my understanding. I wanted depth. Instead I got listicles... Keep reading on Wired