When the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks

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🗓️ 15 September 2022

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Is art worth it? "Hell yeah," says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks -- art has the power to scare dictators, inspire multitudes and change hearts and minds across the world. Reflecting on his journey to become an artist at a time when the world felt like it was burning, Brooks shares how creating something from a place of sincerity and passion can positively impact people in ways you may never know.

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0:00.0	I'm Elise Hugh, you're listening to Ted Talks Daily.
0:06.8	Today, a reminder of the power of art to do good for us both individually and collectively.
0:13.3	In his archive talk from Ted X Mile High from 2020, the comic book writer, R. Allen Brooks,
0:18.8	shares the story of quitting his day job to pursue his passion and how that was a transformative
0:24.2	lesson in what art can do to make change in the world.
0:28.5	After a quick sponsor message.
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0:34.9	Is it too late to avert the climate crisis?
0:38.0	How is our fossil fuel usage impacting everyday life?
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1:06.8	Okay, every time you stay at an AirBnB, do you ever wonder could my place at home actually be
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1:29.4	How creative, right?
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