There are 2 main scenarios for future economic growth and technical progress: (1) exponential and (2) asymptotic. The first is propagandised by Singularity and 4th Industrial Revolution proponents. Under the asymptotic scenario, the rate of growth in the long term is about 0.2%, or Britain’s rate of growth from 1300 to 1750, up until the first industrial revolution. Which one is accurate? 

"My art doesn't sell" is a common complaint of emerging digital artists. When you dig deeper, it turns out it’s coming from a new artist with no offline or online track record. In this episode you will find practical advice on the ying and yang of selling digital art, from defining your strategy to promoting your art. 

Whichever art fair you go these days, the visual language is more or less the same, a statistical mean. If you want fame and commercial success, as a contemporary artist you need to develop your own unique visual language – sensitive to local context, but also aware of global trends. Social stance should be part a big of your identity as a creative professional or creative entrepreneur. 

How is technology impacting the art market? I’m discussing the most important trends, what they mean for you as an artist and how you can take advantage of these new trends. 

The role of an artist has evolved from a craftsman to bohemian to professional and now to a creative entrepreneur. If you want to succeed today as a digital artist, you cannot shield yourself any longer from the imperatives of the market. The two commandments for digital artists today are – build your personal brand and find your audience. You reach your audience by having a brand. This is even more important if you want to venture into web3. 

With fast explosion of AI agents like chatGPT approaching human-like intelligence, we are now at the pivotal juncture and have two choices (1) force the AI development on the basis of large LLMs to solve problems facing humanity OR (2) put a break and address the unknown and well understood risks of AI, which could have catastrophic consequences. 

The Fringe is dedicating March to women in web3 and women in tech more generally. My guest today is Amina Mehti. Amina is An Azeri-American founder, serial entrepreneur, multidisciplinary creative, advisor and consultant with a career that spans across Dubai, Baku, Milan and New York City. Amina is also a keynote speaker, web3 strategist, panelist, and podcast guest on the topics of digital self-identity, creative and tech innovation, sustainability, diversity and inclusivity. 

The Fringe is dedicating March to women in web3 and women in tech more generally. My guest today is Giovanna Melfi, a change maker, a serial entrepreneur with an impressive background in the luxury goods industry. Giovanna has recently ventured into web3 and the metaverse.