I’m an economic optimist. I’ve predicted a V shape to our current employment stats. That means I think they will rebound quickly.
But what I really believe is that our values have changed. There are many examples of talented individuals using the web to express their art. Monetizing this hasn’t happened yet and I don’t know if it will exactly. And that is where the value change comes in. Recognition, respect, and reflection are bubbling up toward prominence. For example, I have a friend who produces A Cultivated Mindset as well as other projects. He has a post highlighting an artist named Chris Crutchfield who developed a short film that really touched me. It is called FAIT. And being a father of two young girls, well, you’ll see:
http://www.thedoorpost.com/embed/?film=54e2a45bcedaa65e3e3e5862f90cbd60
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