It's safe to say many of our long held structures are slowly crumbling down. While centralized power had it's place and certain advantages--military defense, distribution of resources at a wide scale--it also has many disadvantages. As the world grows and the population reaches unprecedented numbers, what are some other alternatives we could consider in terms of governance, provision and regulation? In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines this notion of decentralization as it applies to the arts. As the digital world has opened up new avenues for artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, etc...the traditional large-scale corporate mode may be shaking in its boots.
Topics Covered:
-Benefits of decentralization
-The how the digital space is changing the game
-Advantages from digital distribution
-Disadvantages in digital distribution
-The benefactor system.
-Matthew McCounghay, Mishka, and JK Livin.
-The rise of Hip Hop as an example of decentralization.
-Decentralization as a celebration of local flavor.
-Homogenization is on the way out because people are tired of the same old thing.
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