Ben Cameron: Why the live arts matter

The speaker shares personal interests and highlights the challenges and opportunities technology presents to the arts. They discuss the cultural realignment affecting various industries and compare the current arts reformation to the religious reformation. The rise of hybrid artists working on social issues is emphasized, along with the economic and social impact of the arts. The talk concludes with a call to embrace the arts for a more empathetic society.

Explain the impact of technology on the cultural consumption patterns of individuals.

What does the speaker mean by 'the maps they gave us are out of date by years'?

What are the implications of the shift from consumption to participation in the arts?

How can the arts help counteract negative societal trends, according to the speaker?