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Brian Cotnoir | Alchemical Art, Ensouling Statues, & The Underrated Value Of Going Inward
Corporate Capture of Viral Culture and Oliver Anthony
Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the "engineered" nature of modern viral culture, citing the rapid rise of singer Oliver Anthony as a potential example of coordinated digital marketing rather than organic success. He laments the lack of truly inspirational art in the corporate-captured mainstream, comparing the current cultural state to dystopian novels like Fahrenheit 451. Carlwood suggests that as Hollywood implodes, independent platforms like podcasts are better positioned to host authentic creative discussions.