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.

Mentions / Related:

The Flow of Wealth

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

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