16. Attention or Art? Sharing Work as Catharsis vs Spectacle

Send us a message.In this episode, we delve into the unique fusion of musical styles between artists like John Mayer and the Grateful Dead. The discussion broadens to examine how technology has revolutionized our ability to learn and share captivating stories, such as the tale of Jesse James's gold, and probes into the reasons why individuals feel compelled to share their creative outputs.The conversation shifts to the influence of personal challenges on creativity, prompting a debate over the motives behind sharing such experiences - is it a search for attention or a means of healing? Insights are offered on how these deeply personal stories can mold one's artistic endeavors and the intricate balance between what we choose to keep to ourselves and what we decide to share with the world.Concluding the episode, we reflect on the importance of taking time to pause and the effects of the rush to disseminate creative work. The discussion touches on the role of feedback, the management of expectations, and the critical importance of staying true to our authentic selves in our creative pursuits. - aiShow Notes:John Mayer Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaaOoyclkE8The Grateful Dead - https://www.dead.net/The Power of Myth - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYnNom7SVRMjsi2WSpIGBlo1UDhlXyvzWhat The Bleep Do We Know? - https://watchdocumentaries.com/what-the-bleep-do-we-know/The Elegant Universe - https://shop.shakeandco.com/book/9780393338102The Stanford Prison Experiment - https://www.prisonexp.org/The Zone of Interest - https://a24films.com/films/the-zone-of-interestAs I Lay Dying - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_I_Lay_DyingBryan Birks - https://www.youtube.com/@BryanBirksThe Social Network - https://youtu.be/k5fJmkv02is?t=92Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We appreciate and try to read all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt’s YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt’s 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex’s YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt’s Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex’s Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG