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Gatekeepers and the Flow of Creation
Gatekeepers and the Flow of Creation: On navigating resistance, resources, and the narrowing channels of art.
An unflinching reflection on how creative industries shape what rises and what withers. The patterns of gatekeeping and curated trends reveal both barriers and hidden openings. Beneath the noise lies a choice: to compromise, or to stand rooted in authenticity.
Key Takeaways
- Institutional and corporate gatekeepers define which projects are funded.
- Mainstream trends often favor distortion, inversion, and repetition over originality.
- Creative resistance is not only external but also internal—beliefs, fears, and paradigms.
- Alternative paths exist: self-funding, smaller networks, and parallel systems.
- The choice remains personal: accommodate, compromise, or remain committed to truth.
Timestamps / Topics Discussed
00:00 – 02:00: Flow of wealth and creative gatekeepers
02:00 – 05:30: Trends shaping what gets funded
05:30 – 08:00: Consequences of ideological curation
08:00 – 12:00: Tools, access, and reframing the creative path
12:00 – 15:00: Mindset, limitations, and international perspectives
15:00 – 18:00: Resistance, compromise, and long-term perspective
18:00 – 21:00: Personal agency, framing, and the power of choice
Mentions / Related:
The Flow of Wealth
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