The government can make weird and fun things too, like all the national parks. Having societal decisions made by people living in a different plane of reality just isnt healthy, even if we occasionally get a Carnegie Hall or Gates Foundation. Imo, if more people can afford to be artists, that would be the biggest improvement to culture Also, totally agreed that there is a distinction between making value and financial engineering
I hope you are tracking NFTs, because it is going to make the arts a real profession for the masses. In fact, I expect that in 10 years, many billionaires will be artists. In 25 years, most will be.Imo, if more people can afford to be artists, that would improve culture the most.
I hope so, they'd be more fun at least. I really don't see how though, who has the money to drop millions into art except people who are currently billionaires? NFTs don't seem to solve a problem other than a more efficient and creator-friendly way to let rich people speculate without the overhead of auction houses (I really am earnestly trying to understand NFTs, I've read kleinbloo's very thoughtful comment earlier, and the take on how it avoids taxes makes sense but not why I as a normal person would want one)
I am not talking about fine art, but the art that we all consume, literature, furniture, film, music, decorations, etc. Currently the market for creators is abysmal, and rent-seekers typically capture >95% of profits. The disintermediation of the markets for creative goods is going to realize the value creatives bring to society. In addition, by increasing the sheer numbers of creators, there are going to be knock on effects.
Totally agreed that the artist market is terribly skewed against creators, and anything that improves that is great I'm still not sure why I, as an fan, would want an NFT, though. What I'm excited about is the actual movie or book or furniture. And for artists, how is an NFT more helpful than supporting them directly on Patreon?