Eye Of The Storm Podcast (with Yanis Varoufakis and Raoul Martinez)

'THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION TO ASK YOURSELF' — Brian Eno and Yanis Varoufakis |

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Apr 24, 2024
Iconic musician Brian Eno and economist Yanis Varoufakis discuss the importance of art in society, addressing the meaning crisis, critiquing progress narratives, reimagining economics, embracing surrender, reflecting on spiritual beauty, and exploring love and meaning in life.
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ANECDOTE

Arts Funding Cuts

  • Birmingham, UK, is cutting all arts funding due to bankruptcy.
  • This reflects the view that arts are a luxury, not a necessity.
INSIGHT

Art's True Purpose

  • Art helps us explore our feelings and values, unlike the advertising industry, which dictates preferences.
  • Asking "What do I really like?" is crucial for navigating life and making decisions.
INSIGHT

Art as Information

  • Art conveys information and empowers our imagination beyond analytical reasoning.
  • It helps us envision alternative realities and challenge existing power structures.
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