Current Events > "The more repressive the work culture, the more expressive the art."

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America in the 70's and 80's. Japan in the 90's up to now. Korea in the 00's up to now. It feels like a lot of global cultural representation through the arts is accompanied by a stymying and repressive working culture, and that the contrast between the two is what helps it locally take off before becoming global phenomenon.

Which makes me truly wonder, If the Middle East was allowed to freely produce media and art without threat of death or dismemberment if it's later determined to be prohibited, what absolutely wild works would come out of there.

Also, Chinese LN's are absolutely insane. In both directions. Some truly reprehensible works out there that truly embody the government they're stuck under, and some that you read and realize that if it were to ever become popular the author would be "Dealt with" because of their troublesome views.

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I'm referring more to media and entertainment I suppose, with it's rise as a global phenomenon being the key point.

You are correct.

Artist: "Help! We're dying!"

Comfy Art Enjoyer: "My what a beautiful voice."