Sublime

In the Roman system of art and science, there existed a concept for which we have only a partial analog. Successful businessmen, politicians, or rich playboys would subsidize a number of writers, thinkers, artists, and performers. More than just being paid to produce works of art, these artists performed a number of tasks in exchange for protection

carpetbaggers

perfidy.

Carlos Iván Degregori,

When outside organizations provide assistance to a materially poor community, it’s common for the organization or their resources to become the object of worship.