-
@ Lunarpunk Almanach
2023-12-14 04:53:40Imagine investing a fortune in a dream, knowing it will never pay a dime. That's what a friend did. His reason? "Because it needs to exist."
A free society is often perceived as powered by profit incentives. Yet, value transcends mere currency. Sometimes, the true reward lies in satisfying a deep, personal urge, regardless of a cash-negative outcome.
There are those who adorn public spaces or craft art without a hint of acclaim or financial gain. Even anonymous creators, stripped of societal recognition, continue their artistic endeavors. This isn't about external rewards; it's about the innate human compulsion to create, to enhance, to contribute something meaningful to the world, irrespective of monetary benefit.