The first step - especially for young people with energy and drive and talent, but not money - the first step to controlling your world is to control your culture. To model and demonstrate the kind of world you demand to live in. To write the books. Make the music. Shoot the films. Paint the art.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To control one's world, especially for young, energetic people without money, the first step is to shape culture through creative work.
- In plain terms
- Create art, music, books, and film to define the world you want.
- What can you take from it?
- Use cultural production to influence society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can creators without money reach audiences?
- What cultural forms are most effective for change?
Another view
Cultural impact often requires resources and distribution channels.
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