Connected Canvas Podcast

In this episode, Aaron and Anna discuss the rise of the creative entrepreneur as a result of a social media-driven, technologically connected culture. Do we live in the society of the spectacle, where we want to be constantly entertained? And how does this affect originality and artistic vision?  Aaron shares his surprise at the "emerging profession" of a Meme Consultant, and Anna recounts her own experience of realizing she needed a prominent social media presence to earn merit as a writer. Finally, Anna breaks Connected Canvas Podcast Rule #17 when she mentions Grumpy Cat and Jean Baudrillard in the same episode. But of course, you can't talk about memes on the internet and not talk about cats.  Why You Should Listen: Buzzfeed says you should. What You'll Hear:  00:20 - Introduction to hosts, Aaron Cohen & Anna Akbari, and the business of creativity01:57 - Aaron & Anna define creative entrepreneurship. Was it developed as a necessity for artists