The Culture We Deserve Exploit or Be Exploited
Oct 8, 2025
In the world of creative economy, it's suggested that deceased creators earn more than living ones, as seen in the Crichton estate lawsuit. Jessa and Nico explore ethical dilemmas surrounding AI and writer compensation, along with the consequences of licensing art like Basquiat's. They ponder over cultural exchanges in geopolitics and the implications of influencer funding disclosure. The duo delves into the absurdities of modern political theater and the entanglement of copyright laws with artistic legacy, stressing the need for reform to benefit living creators.
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Nation Branding Through Culture
- Saudi Arabia is aggressively expanding into global arts, entertainment, and sports as a cultural influence strategy.
- Jessa Crispin argues cultural institutions and leaders are already compromised by filthy money, so this is merely more obvious patronage.
Influencer Funding As Political Leverage
- Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed forcing influencers to disclose funding sources, weaponizing transparency rhetoric.
- Jessa Crispin notes disclosure would mainly expose right-wing influencers taking foreign money, not just liberals.
Jordan Peterson's Medical Drama
- Jessa recounts Jordan Peterson's daughter managing his health crises and past trip to Russia for a medically induced coma.
- She frames his current ailment as possibly long COVID framed as "spiritual attack" by his family.
