You need to include some information or article to help with the answer. Pessimistic means negative and cynical. The answer would be what helps the idea that the ideas presented in "The Waters of Babylon," negative.
It was easier to bring around an MP3 device than a casette player or a vinyl record player. This made it much easier to listen more frequently which..
Improved the rate at which we consumed music. This also made it easier for people to share what music they liked, which increased sales for an artist...
That artists can now profit off of digital sales more than ever. You didn't need to drive to a physical store, listen to a sample of a few songs, then purchase the album with money. You can listen in the comfortability of your home and purchase from there.