Category Archives: Philosophy
Process
Art has two moving parts. The first part is process: how the artist creates something. The second part is result: how an audience perceives, reacts and understands this piece of art. A piece of art is successful (the second part) … Continue reading
Optimism
Survey a handful of people you know, economically-aware or not, on their prediction for the stock market tomorrow, one year from now and five years into the future. The answers will play out like this: Tomorrow: “I’m not sure, but, … Continue reading
Quick Hits and the Long Haul
Some of my friends sit around every evening And they worry about the times ahead; But everybody else is overwhelmed by indifference And the promise of an early bed; You either shut up or get cut up, they don’t wanna … Continue reading
When Role Models Become Peers
A majority of our personal drive is rooted in impressing or beating the accomplishments of other individuals. We develop role models from a young age as a vehicle for this ambition. It often begins with entertainment icons, such as athletes … Continue reading
A War of Authenticity
Art is not like other culture because its success is not made by its audience. The public fill concert halls and cinemas every day, we read novels by the millions, and buy records by the billions. We the people, affect … Continue reading