Comments on: The Rise of the Creative Economy

By: Two cents aren't worth anything anymore | NearlyEmpty

Two cents aren't worth anything anymore | NearlyEmpty — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:55:51 +0000

[...] happened again today. I was going through some blogs and I came across an excellent entry on Lateral Action on “The Rise of the Creative Economy.” I plan on writing an entry on this still, but I [...]

By: Very Cool Article - The Role of Creative Thinkers on the Economy | John Pisciotta - Creative Catalyst

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:57:43 +0000

[...] The Rise of the Creative Economy [...]

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:29:37 +0000

Great idea, Reinis.

We’ve also been asked about shirts and stuff. It’s definitely something we’ll do if there is enough interest.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:26:12 +0000

Thanks for the idea, I’ll see what Tony thinks of it.

By: Reinis Ikass

Reinis Ikass — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:58:35 +0000

Yes, the question of value is more philosophical than empirical. And many problems could have been avoided if this simple truth – that we all value things differently – had been understood. But this is actually a question of economics.

Oh well, poor Lou – it’s a hard burden for one person.

Hey, but I absolutely love your three characters. And I have an idea that you could use – create (inspirational, motivational) wallpapers with your three characters and their quotes.
I’m thinking something like this: http://anabubula.com/content/Motivational-wallpapers-001

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:14:22 +0000

Thanks Reinis – re subjective value, we’re getting into deep philosophical waters here! I agree that the value of all products is ultimately subjective, although many of them have a fairly obvious practical use. E.g. a spade or a helicopter delivers an obvious practical benefit to the user. The argument about creative products is that the value resides chiefly in the symbolic content rather than any practical utility. But as you point out, it’s a matter of degree rather than any absolute distinction. Glad to hear we can blame Lou for the dot-com bust as well as the credit crunch.

By: Reinis Ikass

Reinis Ikass — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:55:44 +0000

Great site, guys!

Just to clarify – ALL valuations of products, services or whatever are subjective. It makes no difference how much it cost to make it, what it can do, what it looks like etc. All that matters is how a person values the product/service/whatever. How I see/perceive the subject at hand.

After all – we are all unique. And that’s what makes this world and life so interesting!

ps: Oh, and the dotcom bust was a result of (bad) monetary policy. Just like the existing credit crunch.

Good luck!

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:48:41 +0000

Thanks Jay – vindication is sweet.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:23:30 +0000

What a reassuring post! I get everything from confused stares to “when’s this guy gonna grow up?” sighs when I tell people I’m a writer. It seems like no matter how many people enjoy my writing or how much money I make from it, I’m thought of as “that guy without a real job.” I don’t take much of it to heart, but it can be irritating.

Posts like these are excellent vindication for members of the creative class.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:15:50 +0000

Thanks Dee, good suggestions.

Re the bloggers – they won’t necessarily say good things about your product, but any criticisms (in their posts and comments from their readers) will give you valuable feedback you could use to improve the product.