For months, I’ve been openly critical of AI in the creative industries. I saw it as a wrecking ball. But only stupid people refuse to change their minds. After a long period of reflection, I came to a surprising conclusion: AI might have just saved art. But, before you roll your eyes, hear me out!

In this video, I break down what AI has already destroyed — from creative industry economics to the meaning and perceived value of artistic work. Then, through all that wreckage, we’ll explore what remains...

What if art wasn’t just entertainment—but one of the most powerful forces in human history?

In this video, we explore the true power of art and why it has always been feared by those in power. From an opera that sparked the Belgian Revolution, to Picasso’s Guernica becoming one of the strongest anti-war symbols ever created, this video shows how art can inspire revolutions, challenge tyranny, and change lives—both collectively and personally.

At a time when art faces threats from AI, censorship, economic pressure, and cultural defunding, it’s more important than ever to ask: why does art matter? And what do we lose if we stop protecting it?

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:13 - La Muette De Portici, The Opera That Caused A Revolution

05:47 - Guernica, The Painting Deemed Too Dangerous

11:57 - The Personal Tale

14:06 - Conclusion

In 2020, a viral Sunday Times poll labelled artists as the least essential profession, even while the world was locked indoors relying on music, books, films, and creativity to stay sane. This video dives into the surprising and often uncomfortable truth behind why society undervalues artists — and why this misconception has shaped our culture, economy, and even our politics.

In this deep-dive essay, we explore:

🎨 What an artist actually is — and the misconception around the job.

📚 How essential artists are to human progress, from technology and science to philosophy and politics.

💸 Why artists feel guilt around monetising their work — and why the romantic myth of the “starving artist” harms everyone.

🔥 The most important (and least discussed) reason artists remain undervalued — The deep role of art.