Accidentals: to Undervalue Contributions

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      I cannot imagine artists like Andy Warhol ever making it to the limelight in today's world. The days of attributions given to people are far behind us. Dynamic audiovisual media in awards like the Oscars and Emmys are likely to be the last expressions of gratitude for individuals out there.

      While fandom continues to exist, I highly doubt that individual contributions, as were in the days of legendary inventors like Nikola Tesla, will continue to exist. Artists, scientists, and other lifelong contributors in their fields are now either quickly forgotten or not credited through publicity at all.

      Crowds are put first, in a possible move towards a collective mentality very similar to that of the far east and some communal societies. Productions come into existence every day with little to no credit for artists pouring their creative essence into billboards, dresses, or even the designs of toothbrushes! Companies are what people interface with, the collective.

      Noncompete agreements alone stifle individuals' ability to put forth more of themselves. Works never credited are not allowed to follow with works credited. One cannot just leave the pack and make a name for themselves short for a few phrases on a piece of paper so called a resume. Humanity is being replaced with commerciality.

      Nevertheless, confident in yourself you must be to make an impact. So long as an impact is made, a life is well lived.