art V. capitalism
the depth of a conversation depends on how deeply seen you feel, not on the topic of conversation
Abstract Fairyx.com“Social media is free because you pay for it with your time.”
simon • The Battle for Your Time: Exposing the Costs of Social Media | Dino Ambrosi | TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool
At worst this worldview can lead to the esoteric, or the novel for novelty’s sake. But at its best it can feel liberating—permission to “disregard the words” and just build what feels exciting. Trusting that the words will follow.
Josh Miller • "Disregard the Words"
it is useful to remember that art and literature—and especially good art and good literature—have more or less always been of marginal interest to the general population.
Why You Should Still Build Your Raft of Art in the Sea of Slop
The writers I know who have been driven mad by the industry are those whose expectations were untethered to reality. Secondly, it is useful to separate the business side of publishing from the artistic side. I mean that both in actual practice—e.g., do your business work at different hours than you create—and in your mentality. Sales aren’t art. Vi... See more
Why You Should Still Build Your Raft of Art in the Sea of Slop
I think a lot of people are dismissive of their best thoughts. They can’t put their observations on paper because they’ve already censored them in their mind.