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The myth that drugs make you more creative is, well, a myth. I've had a few content-producing startups and I can tell you that there was literally no correlati

The myth that drugs make you more creative is, well, a myth. I've had a few content-producing startups and I can tell you that there was literally no correlation between the amount/quality of the art produced and whether the person making it was a drug-addict or not (everybody was treated equally at my place). If you want to know the secret behind creative genius, it is, as in other things, hard work and dedication. No substitute for that.

jeffwass 6y ago
I think you're misinterpreting my point. I'm only referring to the particular style of visual artwork and audio in those clips and others from that era of Sesame Street, which connects to psychadelic imagery and music.
- moralestapia 6y ago
  You are right, there's definitely a connection regarding the style. Perhaps as other commenter suggests, has to do with it being one of the predominant visual styles of that time.
ipaddr 6y ago
Drug addict or not? Where does the part time smoker weed smoker vs crack whore fit at your startups? Are they all addicts? Did you notice a difference with the microdosers? Was your offices setup to foster a more productive environment with the addicts or did you put them in cub-farms.
- moralestapia 6y ago
  >Where does the part time smoker weed smoker vs crack whore fit at your startups? As long as they behaved properly on premises, I didn't give much of a thought about their hobbies. >Are they all addicts? No. About 30%. >Did you notice a difference with the microdosers? There was a guy who did this, actually. He was kind of mediocre at work so we usually assigned him the easy but boring, repetitive stuff. n = 1 so I won't draw conclusions here. >Was your offices setup to foster a more productive environment with the addicts ... ? No, it was just a regular office. And no, they had no special benefits nor special handicaps because of their drug use. They never complained or requested any sort of special treatment. If anything, they were kind of ashamed for it, but I never brought the subject up. I know it's hard to believe for some, but you can really treat everyone with dignity and things just ... work.
King-Aaron 6y ago
Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia) with honours and a Diploma of Education in Arts here. I was high quite often. Though you wouldn't call it an addiction, and I found having a session before sitting down to create a piece helped the creative process. Earning big dollars now. Thanks.
- moralestapia 6y ago
  Good for you. If you read what I wrote, I said I saw "no correlation". For every guy that used drugs and was very talented I had another one who was clean and on par. I had guys who were regular drug users told me that they liked to work clean and then smoke a joint afterwards to chill. I know you're trying to push you viewpoint but there's really not much to discuss. Perhaps it works for you, but if you look at the whole picture, there is no correlation.
  - King-Aaron 6y ago
    To be fair, it was more your distinction of 'drug addict or not' which I'm commenting on, which is pretty revealing of your opinion on people who take a drug.
    - moralestapia 6y ago
      ??? I don't understand. Drug addicts DO exist. And they have a hard time landing jobs because of that. If anything, I helped them and allowed them to have the same opportunity as others without those issues. And they performed well, so I don't see the issue, honestly.
      - King-Aaron 6y ago
        > I don't understand. From your initial post, you come across as thinking people either 'don't use drugs' or are a 'drug addict', with no middle ground.
        moralestapia 6y ago

jeffwass 6y ago

I think you're misinterpreting my point. I'm only referring to the particular style of visual artwork and audio in those clips and others from that era of Sesame Street, which connects to psychadelic imagery and music.

moralestapia 6y ago
You are right, there's definitely a connection regarding the style. Perhaps as other commenter suggests, has to do with it being one of the predominant visual styles of that time.

ipaddr 6y ago

Drug addict or not? Where does the part time smoker weed smoker vs crack whore fit at your startups? Are they all addicts? Did you notice a difference with the microdosers? Was your offices setup to foster a more productive environment with the addicts or did you put them in cub-farms.

moralestapia 6y ago
>Where does the part time smoker weed smoker vs crack whore fit at your startups? As long as they behaved properly on premises, I didn't give much of a thought about their hobbies. >Are they all addicts? No. About 30%. >Did you notice a difference with the microdosers? There was a guy who did this, actually. He was kind of mediocre at work so we usually assigned him the easy but boring, repetitive stuff. n = 1 so I won't draw conclusions here. >Was your offices setup to foster a more productive environment with the addicts ... ? No, it was just a regular office. And no, they had no special benefits nor special handicaps because of their drug use. They never complained or requested any sort of special treatment. If anything, they were kind of ashamed for it, but I never brought the subject up. I know it's hard to believe for some, but you can really treat everyone with dignity and things just ... work.

King-Aaron 6y ago

Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia) with honours and a Diploma of Education in Arts here. I was high quite often. Though you wouldn't call it an addiction, and I found having a session before sitting down to create a piece helped the creative process. Earning big dollars now. Thanks.

moralestapia 6y ago
Good for you. If you read what I wrote, I said I saw "no correlation". For every guy that used drugs and was very talented I had another one who was clean and on par. I had guys who were regular drug users told me that they liked to work clean and then smoke a joint afterwards to chill. I know you're trying to push you viewpoint but there's really not much to discuss. Perhaps it works for you, but if you look at the whole picture, there is no correlation.
- King-Aaron 6y ago
  To be fair, it was more your distinction of 'drug addict or not' which I'm commenting on, which is pretty revealing of your opinion on people who take a drug.
  - moralestapia 6y ago
    ??? I don't understand. Drug addicts DO exist. And they have a hard time landing jobs because of that. If anything, I helped them and allowed them to have the same opportunity as others without those issues. And they performed well, so I don't see the issue, honestly.
    - King-Aaron 6y ago
      > I don't understand. From your initial post, you come across as thinking people either 'don't use drugs' or are a 'drug addict', with no middle ground.
      - moralestapia 6y ago