: if my ideology is a hand, then that's just two fingers. I incorporate a lot of Christian morality into what I do and in fact a lot of my beliefs are very conservative - like my desire for the world to be a better place where people use more intelligence. If you had to condense all that I believe in, it's that responsible, intelligent people should be allowed to do what they want. That artists and performers and architects, people who contribute something to the world, that actually have something to say as opposed to a business man or a politician, say, people who actually contribute to society, the power should be traded. The creators are always suppressed - other than the placebo 'fame' that they're always given. I don't really suggest any solution - that we could all kick them out of their positions of power and take over. It's just the idea that if you enjoy what you do, that's why you should do it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker blends conservative morality with a belief in artistic freedom and intelligence.
- In plain terms
- I value intelligence and let creators do what they want.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom for creators supports societal progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should creators hold power?
- What drives societal change?
Another view
Creativity does not always align with societal responsibility.
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