Art is Magick: How to Smash Reality and Save the World
A is for Anarchy
I’m about to tell you a secret that will improve your life if you’re brave enough to let it.
Tim Ferriss often asks people on his podcast: “What is something you believe that other people think is insane?” Well, I believe something that might sound pretty crazy but I know deep down in my heart to be true.
I believe that art is magick and you can use it to save the world.
Artists are alchemists
“We have art so that we shall not die of reality.” — Friedrich Nietzsche
Definitions are important but dictionaries aren’t always to be trusted. I’ll try to be clear what I’m talking about without getting too deep in the weeds.
When I say art I don’t just mean painting; I mean everything from writing to sculpture or film. Art is creative work that humans use their skill and imagination to create. This work can be a means of self-expression, is often beautiful or emotive, and tends to be appreciated by other humans because of how it looks, how it makes them feel, or the ideas it explores. Art isn’t purely about aesthetics — it doesn’t have to be fluffy or pretty. It’s the way that we express our deepest thoughts and feelings.
