Is Entertainment Good For You?

About this episode

Jon and Nate discuss the value of low art and its influence on great artists.

In this episode Jon and Nate discuss the value of "low art", and the influence it so often has on great artists. What's the value in something that's less deep, less majestic, and more fun and entertaining?

People in this episode

Hosts: Jon Wilson, Nate Knobloch

Topics covered

• low art
• entertainment
• influence on artists
• value of art
• fun vs depth

Keywords

• low art
• entertainment
• value of art
• influence
• fun

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