Not Investment Advice 68: Ted Gioia: The history of music innovation, Silicon Valley vs. Hollywood
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Jul 23, 2022 
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Redirect Funding Toward New Talent
- Wealthy people and institutions should fund new artists and long-term cultural projects instead of only buying past assets.
- Change investment incentives to restore creative renewal in arts and entertainment.
Music Alters Body Chemistry Over Time
- Music changes body chemistry and brain waves after about ten minutes of listening or drumming.
- Short viral clips (10–20s) can't produce the deeper physiological effects of longer songs or live performance.
How A Jazz Gig Changed His Career
- Ted discovered jazz after hearing a live set where songs stretched for 20–30 minutes and induced intense emotional reaction.
- That concert changed his musical path and led him to become a jazz pianist and writer.