The Unstoppable Rise of The Creative: The Power of the Free Thinker

In the unfolding saga of human history, there are moments of profound change, moments when the matrix of established norms and practices is ruptured by the anomalous, the unusual, the creative. Creativity is not merely an ornament to civilization; it is its cornerstone, the underpinning of all transformative ideas, experiences, and insights that breathe life into our cultures.

Let's step back in time to the early 20th century, a time of great turbulence and change. Amidst this backdrop, Adolph Hitler rose to power with a campaign that began with the systematic marginalization and removal of the creatives—the artists, the intellectuals, and the free thinkers. They were perceived as threats, anomalies that disturbed the order Hitler sought to impose. This dark period of history serves as a stark reminder of the enormous power that creativity wields, an influence so profound that it can incite fear in those who seek control.

"Ironically, Hitler himself was a creative."

Ironically, Hitler himself was a creative. His journey started in Vienna as a hopeful art student, one who sought to express his understanding of the world through the stroke of a brush. However, he experienced rejection from the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts, not once, but twice. It's a striking paradox that Hitler, who later orchestrated the systematic repression of creatives, was himself a product of an artistic background. This serves as a somber reminder that creativity, while a potent force for liberation and transformation, can also be a tool for manipulation and control when wielded with nefarious intentions. The power of the creative, therefore, is not inherently benevolent or malevolent - it is the direction in which it is steered that determines its impact on society.

"Creatives are the torchbearers of human civilization..."

Creatives—the poets, songwriters, painters, and problem solvers—are not just creators of beautiful artifacts or solvers of complex equations. They are the visionaries who dare to question, to push the boundaries of what is known and accepted, to challenge the status quo. They are the torchbearers of human civilization, the ones who dare to imagine a different world, a world that is often at odds with the present.

"the lifeblood of our evolution, the driving force behind our collective leap into the future."

Today, more than ever, we need to celebrate and embrace the rise of the creative, the power of the free thinker. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and global challenges, we need those who see beyond the ordinary, those who perceive the nuances and patterns that escape the untrained eye. These individuals are not anomalies; they are the lifeblood of our evolution, the driving force behind our collective leap into the future.

The question that remains...

The question that remains is: How has the mass media influenced this rise of the creative? Has our sense of wonder become commodified, subjected to the corporate agendas of capitalism and control?

The advent of the digital age has dramatically transformed the landscape of creativity. On the one hand, the internet and social media platforms have democratized creativity, granting unprecedented access to a global audience. Creatives no longer have to pass through the traditional gatekeepers to share their work and ideas. But on the flip side, these platforms are also an arena of competition and influence, where the loudest and most sensational voices often overshadow the quiet murmur of deep, authentic creativity.

The challenge

The challenge, therefore, is to recognize and resist this commodification of creativity. Creativity should not be confined to the matrix of capitalism, reduced to a mere tool for profit and control. Instead, it should be celebrated as an intrinsic and invaluable part of human existence, a force of liberation and transformation.

"Creativity is not a privilege but a birthright"

As we navigate this complex landscape, let us remember that creativity is not a privilege but a birthright. It is a beacon that guides us toward a future that is not dictated by corporations or political agendas, but shaped by our collective dreams and aspirations.

So, has our navigation of wonder become subjective to corporations' agenda of capitalism and control? Or are we, the creatives, reshaping the world with our thoughts, our dreams, and our creations? The answer, as always, lies in our hands.