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Herbie Hancock's story of responsibility and creativity
Pianist, Herbie Hancock shares a story that exemplifies Nietzsche's view of how humans bear responsibility for creativity. He emphasizes the idea that artists can respond creatively to what's thrown at them, and that creativity comes from within ourselves rather than from nothing.
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The responsibility for being creative, as understood by Nietzsche, can be exemplified in jazz improvisation, as explained through Herbie Hancock's experience of being a responsive artist.
28:59 - 31:17 (02:18)
Summary
The responsibility for being creative, as understood by Nietzsche, can be exemplified in jazz improvisation, as explained through Herbie Hancock's experience of being a responsive artist.
ChapterHerbie Hancock's story of responsibility and creativity
Episode#227 – Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast explores the common belief that creativity is having the radical freedom to do whatever you want, but instead proposes the idea that there are constraints to what artists can do in their work.
31:18 - 32:58 (01:39)
Summary
This podcast explores the common belief that creativity is having the radical freedom to do whatever you want, but instead proposes the idea that there are constraints to what artists can do in their work.
ChapterHerbie Hancock's story of responsibility and creativity
Episode#227 – Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Nietzsche's idea of the right way to respond to nihilism is not to create out of nothing, but to be a creative force that creates a musical masterpiece.
32:58 - 34:31 (01:33)
Summary
Nietzsche's idea of the right way to respond to nihilism is not to create out of nothing, but to be a creative force that creates a musical masterpiece.