I’ve recently starting thinking about current artists, specifically musicians. A current crop of them come from money. I’ll use the example of Gracie Abrams, daughter of JJ Abrams. IMHO, she is definitely talented but she got her leg up from her dad being in the entertainment industry and, more importantly, never had to worry about money. How many other artists and musicians are we not hearing about because they didn’t come from money. She is one example of many.
I am a firm believer in UBI. Basic sustenance income should be available to everyone. That wouldn’t solve this problem, but it certainly would give a chance for someone with artistic talent to work on their art and while still being able to survive.
Right now, I’m listening to three very talented young people writing original songs in my garage, who will, even if successful, put in significantly more work for significantly less recognition simply because I’m not JJ Abrams.
I’ve recently starting thinking about current artists, specifically musicians. A current crop of them come from money. I’ll use the example of Gracie Abrams, daughter of JJ Abrams. IMHO, she is definitely talented but she got her leg up from her dad being in the entertainment industry and, more importantly, never had to worry about money. How many other artists and musicians are we not hearing about because they didn’t come from money. She is one example of many.
I am a firm believer in UBI. Basic sustenance income should be available to everyone. That wouldn’t solve this problem, but it certainly would give a chance for someone with artistic talent to work on their art and while still being able to survive.
Right now, I’m listening to three very talented young people writing original songs in my garage, who will, even if successful, put in significantly more work for significantly less recognition simply because I’m not JJ Abrams.
I whole-heartedly agree.