Mental illness correlates quite strongly with artistic people. You can't make new stuff with the rigid part of your brain, it has to come from craziness. Every single person knows when they have sold out, when they have compromised. If you want to do creative work, how are you going to fund it? The final thing is to find a patron - which is easier said than done.
In this episode Nasos & Andrea discuss: the importance of creativity for individuals and society, the process of discovering your genius and the difference between the gift and market economies.