When society demands more from entertainers than decision-makers
In a long-form reflection, the article examines a strange shift in contemporary society: we now tend to demand more moral accountability from entertainers — artists, athletes, influencers — than from elected officials whose decisions have a direct impact on collective life. It revisits the concepts of role, responsibility, exigence, and culpability, questioning why emotional influence […]
What would music look like without public stats?
In June 2025, Spotify briefly removed monthly listener counts from some artist profiles. While the change was quickly reversed, it sparked a deeper reflection: What would happen if music platforms stopped displaying public statistics altogether?This article explores that speculative scenario, questioning our growing dependence on visible metrics — streams, followers, views — to assess the […]