Future Commerce The Dark Forest of Creative Capital
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Dec 6, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Yancey Strickler, co-founder of Kickstarter and creator of Metalabel, shares his vision for a future where artists lead society. He argues that in a few decades, creatives will not just influence culture but also control capital. Yancey highlights the current exclusion of artists from capitalism and the need for a supportive structure to empower them. He discusses the innovative MetaLabel platform and a new project aimed at transforming the creative economy, making it a space where artists thrive and are fairly compensated.
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Modern Creativity
- The concepts of art and creativity as we know them today are relatively modern inventions, originating in the mid-20th century.
- These concepts emerged from Defense Department-funded research aimed at identifying military officers and addressing societal complacency.
Culture as Future Indicator
- Culture and creativity have always been indicators of the future, often with unintended consequences.
- We're moving into a post-nation-state world defined by dark forests, internet communities, and crypto.
MetaLabel's Dark Forest Success
- MetaLabel's first release, the Dark Forest Anthology, generated $65,000 for its collective.
- The platform automatically splits profits, distributing 30% to a treasury, 10% to each author, and covering printing costs.
