For me the highlight was the ~15:14 mark, building up on the the diving buddy example. First he mentions that creative process needs a buddy (in "pioneering con

For me the highlight was the ~15:14 mark, building up on the the diving buddy example. First he mentions that creative process needs a buddy (in "pioneering conditions"): - buddy must be passionately curious - buddy needs to be kind Then he explains that all creators create in a cycle, and that long-term creation must be fun, since there is no quick payday. The cycle: - ideating - experimenting - exhibiting He explains that the exhibiting can (should?) be done to audiences that "get it" and are able to consume the content even in experimental form. This resonated for me. The most creative and long-term work I did was in this very cycle. I was able to produce things that were immediately consumed and the feedback loop was very quick. This allowed me to stay motivated and sustain "the creativity" for > 2 years. The obvious question is how to create this cycle artificially, and how to sustain it from an employer point of view. On the subject of motivation/meaning, it's worth noting "The nihilist's guide to meaning" https://meltingasphalt.com/a-nihilists-guide-to-meaning/ https://meltingasphalt.com/a-nihilists-guide-to-meaning/