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“The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.”
– Unknown
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what happens when you let your art be ‘influenced’ by other artists? – Tara Leaver
“And the big daddy that I learned from all this: I actually CAN’T paint like other artists, and nor do I want to. That’s the best thing this exercise has taught me over the years; it’s fun to experiment, to try out what other artists are doing, but if I only ever did that I’d be unfulfilled and dissatisfied. I’d be surrounded by a vegetarian buffet and craving steak.”
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Why is Solana (SOL) price down today?
“Key catalysts behind SOL’s price decline today include:
- Solana’s association with back-to-back rug pull scams.
- Sustained declines in Solana’s transactions and decentralized exchange volumes.
- A prevailing bearish reversal pattern nearing its breakdown stage.”
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follow in someone’s footsteps
idiom
: to do the same things that another person has done before.
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“You copied my style.”
— 2Pac
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“Scammers feed on the greed and desperation of others, but in the end, they poison themselves with their own dishonesty.”
— Unknown
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follow in someone’s footsteps
idiom
: to do the same things that another person has done before.
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“The value of art lies in its power to inspire, not in its price tag.”
— Unknown
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Microsoft Study Finds Relying on AI Kills Your Critical Thinking Skills
“The study does not dispute the idea that there are situations in which AI tools may improve efficiency, but it does raise warning flags about the cost of that. By leaning on AI, workers start to lose the muscle memory they’ve developed from completing certain tasks on their own. They start outsourcing not just the work itself, but their critical engagement with it, assuming that the machine has it handled. So if you’re worried about getting replaced by AI and you’re using it uncritically for your work, you just might create a self-fulfilling prophecy.”
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follow in someone’s footsteps
idiom
: to do the same things that another person has done before.
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“You really need faith in yourself to make art and to stand up for what you believe in.”
— Elizabeth Peyton
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follow in someone’s footsteps
idiom
: to do the same things that another person has done before.
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Fine vs Decorative Art
If a painting is created mainly to match a luxurious interior rather than to express something deeply personal or challenge ideas, then it leans more toward decorative art, even if it’s technically a painting. It becomes part of the decor rather than a standalone statement.
That raises an interesting question—does the intent of the artist or the way the artwork is used define whether it’s fine art or decorative art? If someone paints with raw emotion and meaning but it ends up as a luxury wall piece, does that change what it is?
Especially with modern abstract painting—it’s everywhere in high-end homes, hotels, and corporate spaces. A lot of it seems designed to be aesthetically pleasing but not too thought-provoking, so it blends into the environment rather than demanding attention. It feels like abstraction has been commercialized into a luxury good rather than a form of deep expression, at least in many cases.
Of course, that doesn’t mean all abstract art today is purely decorative. There are still artists pushing boundaries and using abstraction in meaningful ways. But a lot of what sells seems to be more about fitting a vibe than saying something.
By ChatGPT
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Philosophers Wealth and Status
While history often highlights wealthy philosophers like Plato or Marcus Aurelius, philosophy has never been exclusive to the rich. Many thinkers, including Socrates, Diogenes, and Epictetus, came from modest or even impoverished backgrounds.
- Socrates lived simply and never sought wealth.
- Diogenes rejected material possessions entirely, living in a barrel and mocking societal norms.
- Epictetus was born a slave before becoming a major Stoic philosopher.
- Karl Marx struggled financially for much of his life while developing his critiques of capitalism.
Philosophy isn’t about wealth—it’s about seeking understanding. In fact, those who face hardship often have a deeper need for wisdom to navigate life’s struggles. The rich may have more leisure time to study, but the poor often live philosophy in practice.
When people are struggling just to survive, philosophy might seem like a luxury they can’t afford. If someone is worried about putting food on the table or paying rent, deep thinking about the meaning of life or ethics might not be their top priority.
But I wouldn’t say that poor people aren’t interested in philosophy—just that their engagement with it might look different. In many ways, survival itself forces people to think philosophically, even if they don’t call it that. Questions like “What is a good life?”, “Is money the only path to happiness?”, or “Why is the world so unfair?” are deeply philosophical, and people in tough situations often wrestle with them daily.
In developing countries, you might not see as many people studying philosophy formally, but that doesn’t mean they don’t reflect on life, fairness, morality, or purpose. In fact, some of the most profound wisdom comes from those who have lived through struggle.
By ChatGPT