• 16. Attention or Art? Sharing Work as Catharsis vs Spectacle

  • Mar 19 2024
  • Length: 59 mins
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16. Attention or Art? Sharing Work as Catharsis vs Spectacle

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  • In this episode, we delve into the unique fusion of musical styles between artists like John Mayer and the Grateful Dead. The discussion broadens to examine how technology has revolutionized our ability to learn and share captivating stories, such as the tale of Jesse James's gold, and probes into the reasons why individuals feel compelled to share their creative outputs.

    The conversation shifts to the influence of personal challenges on creativity, prompting a debate over the motives behind sharing such experiences - is it a search for attention or a means of healing? Insights are offered on how these deeply personal stories can mold one's artistic endeavors and the intricate balance between what we choose to keep to ourselves and what we decide to share with the world.

    Concluding the episode, we reflect on the importance of taking time to pause and the effects of the rush to disseminate creative work. The discussion touches on the role of feedback, the management of expectations, and the critical importance of staying true to our authentic selves in our creative pursuits. - ai

    Show Notes:

    John Mayer Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaaOoyclkE8

    The Grateful Dead - https://www.dead.net/

    The Power of Myth - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYnNom7SVRMjsi2WSpIGBlo1UDhlXyvz

    What The Bleep Do We Know? - https://watchdocumentaries.com/what-the-bleep-do-we-know/

    The Elegant Universe - https://shop.shakeandco.com/book/9780393338102

    The Stanford Prison Experiment - https://www.prisonexp.org/

    The Zone of Interest - https://a24films.com/films/the-zone-of-interest

    As I Lay Dying - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_I_Lay_Dying

    Bryan Birks - https://www.youtube.com/@BryanBirks

    The Social Network - https://youtu.be/k5fJmkv02is?t=92

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