Creating Art in a World That Won’t Stop Scrolling

How do we stay creative and inspired in a digital world filled with constant noise, distractions, and context collapse?

In this reflective exploration, we dive into the challenges artists and creators face in today's overwhelming online environment—where attention spans shrink, authenticity is rare, and AI-generated content threatens our creative identity.

Drawing inspiration from history's great pivots—like Van Gogh’s shift during the photography revolution—we uncover timeless insights about what it truly means to make meaningful art. If you've ever struggled to find clarity and depth in your creative work amid the chaos of social media and digital overload, this is for you.

Let's reclaim the space for genuine creativity and explore how embracing authenticity, soul, and depth can help us rise above the noise.

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This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth.

Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.

Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura.

Artwork design by Brad Vetter.

Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.